Best 4 Grandmothers Bread Pudding Recipes

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**Grandma's Bread Pudding: A Classic Dessert with a Twist**

Bread pudding is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a simple dish to make, and it is a great way to use up leftover bread. There are many different variations of bread pudding, but Grandma's bread pudding is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. This recipe uses a combination of white bread, eggs, milk, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The bread pudding is baked in a casserole dish until it is golden brown and bubbly. It is then served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

In addition to the classic recipe, the article also includes recipes for several variations of bread pudding. These variations include:

* **Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding:** This recipe adds chocolate chips to the classic bread pudding recipe.
* **Raisin Bread Pudding:** This recipe adds raisins to the classic bread pudding recipe.
* **Apple Bread Pudding:** This recipe adds apples to the classic bread pudding recipe.
* **Caramel Bread Pudding:** This recipe adds caramel sauce to the classic bread pudding recipe.
* **Bourbon Bread Pudding:** This recipe adds bourbon to the classic bread pudding recipe.

These are just a few of the many variations of bread pudding that are out there. So, whether you are looking for a classic bread pudding recipe or something a little different, you are sure to find something you like in this article.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Grandma's Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GeoWillis

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf bread (stale)
3 tablespoons cinnamon
6 egg yolks
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 cups milk
4 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Break bread into casserole dish/bowl.
  • Add Cinnamon to bread and mix.
  • Mix eggs, sugar, vanilla and milk in cooking pot.
  • Bring pot to bowl by heating on high and stirring bottom with a spatula to scrape well.
  • Add half of the heated mix to the bowl of bread. Try to cover all bread,but do not mash bread.
  • Bake on middle rack for 1 hour.
  • With second half of mix, make pudding by heating and adding a mixture of flour and half a cup of water in a shaker, like thickening a gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 111.5, Sodium 291, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 34.9, Protein 8.1

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding image

This may be an old-fashioned bread pudding dessert, but good taste never goes out of style!

Provided by Justin Shepheard

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups half-and-half
8 large eggs
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons raisins
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf white bread, torn into large chunks
1 stick butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x12-inch baking pan.
  • Combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix well.
  • Arrange bread pieces on the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour cream mixture over bread. Allow to soak 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place the baking pan into a larger pan; fill the larger pan with water halfway up the sides of the smaller pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Pour into a small bowl; add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
  • Remove bread pudding from the oven. Poke holes throughout using a butter knife. Pour butter sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 186.4 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 383.1 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Grandma's Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by francesn

Number Of Ingredients 15

PUDDING:
4 cups white bread, cubed, about 8 slices
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • PUDDING: Heat oven to 350°F. Combine bread and raisins in large bowl. Combine milk and 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted, about 4 to 7 minutes. Pour milk mixture over bread; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in all remaining pudding ingredients. Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until set in center. SAUCE: Combine all sauce ingredients except vanilla in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in vanilla. To serve, spoon warm pudding into individual dessert dishes; serve with sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

GRANDMOTHER'S BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Comforting is the best way to describe this lovely, flavorful bread pudding. And the drizzle of tangy lemon sauce offers a little zing!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups cubed day-old white bread
4 cups cubed day-old wheat bread
1/3 cup raisins
LEMON SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups cold water
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water in a large saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat; gently stir in lemon juice and butter. Serve with bread pudding. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use stale bread: For the best texture, use bread that is at least a day old.
  • Choose a flavorful bread: The type of bread you use will greatly impact the flavor of your bread pudding. Consider using a hearty bread like French bread or challah.
  • Don't oversoak the bread: The bread should be just moistened, not soggy. If you oversoak it, the bread pudding will be too soft and mushy.
  • Use a variety of spices: Bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla are classic choices, but you can also experiment with other spices like ginger, cardamom, or cloves.
  • Don't overbake the bread pudding: The bread pudding is done when it is just set in the center. Overbaking will make it dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover bread and spices, and it is also a budget-friendly dessert. With a little creativity, you can create a bread pudding that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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