Bread Pudding Muffins

Ingredients and Weight:

• Bread cubes, 4 cups (from 1 loaf of French bread)
• Milk, 3 cups
• Eggs, 4 large
• Sugar, 1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon
• Nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon
• Raisins, 1/2 cup (optional)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
3. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins (if using).
4. Let stand for at least 5 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator, to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
5. Spoon the mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 muffin):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 9g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and tender texture
• Sweet and savory flavors
• Can be served for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

User Comments:

• "These muffins were absolutely delicious! They had a perfect balance of sweetness and spice."
• "I love how easy these muffins were to make. I didn't have any raisins on hand, but they were still great."
• "I made these for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use stale bread for the best results. Fresh bread will not absorb the liquids as well.
• You can use any type of bread you like, such as white, wheat, or sourdough.
• If you don't have a muffin tin, you can bake the bread pudding in a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
• If the muffins start to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time.