Best 5 Italian Breakfast Bread Pudding Recipes

BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, honey, vanilla, orange zest, and salt. Set aside.
• Slice the brioche loaf into 6 (1-inch) thick pieces. Lay half brioche slices flat in a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish. Spread the raisins on top of the brioche slices, and place the remaining slices on top. Make sure that the raisins are between the layers of brioche or they will burn while baking. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and allow to soak for 15 minutes, pressing down gently.
• Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.

GRANDMA'S BREAD PUDDING RECIPE

Steps:

• Grease a deep casserole dish with cooking spray and butter and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add cubed bread.
• Melt the butter with milk in a small saucepan.
• Place all remaining ingredients into the milk then pour over bread cubes that have been placed into the greased casserole dish.
• Bake 50 to 60 minutes at 350-degree hot oven.
• In the meantime, place the pudding sauce ingredients into a small saucepan and cook until the mixture is boiling and thickens.
• Serve this dessert warm.
• Spoon the pudding sauce over the top of baked warm bread that has been added into individual serving bowls. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

BREAD PUDDING II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. If desired, sprinkle with raisins.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.

JADE'S BBP (BREAKFAST BREAD PUDDING)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• With an electric hand mixer, beat the egg whites in a large bowl until they form soft peaks. Set aside.
• In another large bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread, almond milk and salt until smooth. With a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate-hazelnut mixture until fully incorporated. Add the bread cubes and mix gently. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Brush the inside of the ramekins with the olive oil. To each ramekin add 1 tablespoon of the remaining chocolate-hazelnut spread. Then ladle in 1/2 cup of the bread mixture. Set the filled ramekins on a baking sheet and bake until puffed and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with a piece of hazelnut brittle.
• In a small saucepan, mix the sugar with the water until it looks like wet sand. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar. Simmer, without disturbing, for 20 minutes, or until the mixture turns a light amber color.
• Spray a small rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread the chopped hazelnuts out on the baking sheet. Pour the caramel over the hazelnuts and let sit for 10 minutes, or until hardened. Break into shards.

ITALIAN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Whisk together first 6 ingredients until blended.
• Layer half of Texas toast in a lightly greased 11x7" baking dish.; sprinkle with half each of tomatoes, bacon, and cheese. Repeat layers once. Pour eff mixture over toast and cheese. Cover and chill overnight.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake casserole for 50-55 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.