VANILLA AND CINNAMON CHALLAH BREAD PUDDING (JEWISH)

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Vanilla and Cinnamon Challah Bread Pudding (Jewish) image

This pudding is for Breaking the Fast of Yom Kippur -- The Day of Atonement -- & the recipe was found in the 1998 publication, A Treasury of Jewish Baking. [NOTE: This description was edited on 9 June 2009.]

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 cups challah, in chunks
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted & cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 cups apples, peeled, coarsely chopped (optional)
3/4 cup raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & lightly grease a 9"x13" baking dish.
  • Place the bread chunks in a large mixing bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix together the evaporated milk, whole milk, half and half, eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder & salt, then pour this mixture over the bread chunks & let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Fold in the apples & raisins, if using, then spoon the mixture into the prepared pan & dust the top with A LITTLE powdered sugar & cinnamon.
  • Bake 35-45 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  • Cool about 5 minutes before serving, although it will also taste just fine served cold.

Hani Malik
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The bread pudding was dry and bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Matt Wooten
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This bread pudding is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Najeeb Kha
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I added some chopped nuts and dried fruit to the bread pudding and it was delicious! This is a great way to customize the recipe to your own taste.


Aun Ali
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I substituted almond milk for the regular milk and it turned out great! This bread pudding is a great option for people with dairy allergies.


Siyam Ahmed
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This bread pudding is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and elegant dessert.


Ido
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I'm not a huge fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the vanilla and cinnamon flavors are perfect.


Kelvin Mutua
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I made this bread pudding for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ahmad ALwmry
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This bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover challah bread. It's also a delicious and affordable dessert.


Kaleem Kalem
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I love the way the vanilla and cinnamon flavors complement each other in this bread pudding. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Zainabiu Samba
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This is my new favorite bread pudding recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Daniyal Hassan
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I've made this bread pudding several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Slendy Po
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This challah bread pudding was a delightful treat! The combination of vanilla and cinnamon was perfect, and the bread pudding was moist and flavorful. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and some fresh berries, and it was a hit with my family