Provided by Alan Rosen
Categories Egg Breakfast Brunch Dessert Bake Pecan Chill Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Generously butter a rectangular baking dish (13 x 9 x 2 1/2 inches); use the prettiest one you have. Set out a large shallow pan for the water bath. Cut the bread across into 3/4-inch-thick slices. If you are not using a braided bread, cut slices into four triangles each. Arrange bread slices in rows, leaning and overlapping them, if necessary.
- 2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs on high until light golden and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Beat in the cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread in the dish, lifting the bread up slightly to pour between the slices and letting the custard soak in (this is important; see The Junior's Way).
- 3. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, combine all praline topping ingredients, except syrup. Using your hands, spread the mixture over the top of the soaked challah, pushing some down between the slices. Cover the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- 4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap and drizzle the maple syrup over the top. Place the dish in the center of a larger pan. Pour hot water into the pan until it comes 1 inch up the side of the baking dish. Bake until the pudding is puffy, souffléd, and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes (don't let it overbake or get too brown). Touch it: The top should be spongy, not dry or crusty. The bread pudding is best served piping hot, right out of the oven.
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Jonathon Brim
[email protected]This bread pudding was a hit at my party. Everyone loved it.
Joy Gift
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but this recipe was really good. The praline topping was the perfect touch.
Mokarrom Sobuj
[email protected]This bread pudding is a delicious and easy dessert. I highly recommend it.
M Shafiq
[email protected]I made this for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best bread pudding he's ever had.
sako king
[email protected]This bread pudding is so good! I love the praline topping.
Nazma Shaheen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
muwayire Alpha
[email protected]This bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Leandra Manus
[email protected]This bread pudding was a hit at my party. Everyone loved it.
Uzman Naveed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but this recipe was really good. The praline topping was the perfect touch.
Junior Boy05
[email protected]This bread pudding is a delicious and easy dessert. I highly recommend it.
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[email protected]I made this for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best bread pudding he's ever had.
Sarah Keith
[email protected]This bread pudding is so good! I love the praline topping.
Amit Kumar Pandey
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Namuwanga Saudah
[email protected]This bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Linda Sizemore
[email protected]I made this last night and it was delicious! My family loved it.
morty m
[email protected]This is the best bread pudding I have ever had! It was so moist and flavorful, and the praline topping was the perfect finishing touch.