Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf crusty white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (12 ounces)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place bread cubes and raisins in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch greased baking dish.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 8g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and decadent
- Warm and comforting
- Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
User Comments:
- "This bread pudding is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and comforting."
- "I love the addition of raisins, they add a nice touch of sweetness and texture."
- "This is a great dish to serve for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal."
- "I've made this bread pudding several times and it always turns out perfectly."
- "This is a very forgiving recipe, you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use all milk instead.
- You can add other dried fruits or nuts to the pudding, such as cranberries, chopped walnuts, or pecans.
- Serve the pudding warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
