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Southern Bread Pudding with Raisins

Cultural Context

Originating from the Southern United States, bread pudding is a comforting dessert that utilizes stale bread, a practice born out of frugality. Traditionally served during holidays and family gatherings, it reflects the resourcefulness of Southern cooking. Today, variations abound, with ingredients like chocolate or seasonal fruits, making it a beloved dish across the country.

Southern AmericanUSdessert
60 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups French bread, torn into pieces
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup raisins
4 large eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Milk provides creaminess at a lower cost.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped apples

Chopped apples add sweetness and moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a distinct flavor and is a natural sweetener.

1

Cut French bread into 1-inch cubes.

2

Place the bread cubes into a greased baking dish.

3

Drizzle melted unsalted butter over the bread.

4

Add raisins to the bread, ensuring they are well distributed.

5

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.

6

Add brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the beaten eggs and stir.

7

Add whole milk (or a combination of whole milk and heavy cream or half and half) to the egg mixture.

8

Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring every piece is soaked in the custard.

9

Let the mixture soak for 30 to 60 minutes.

10

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

11

Let the bread pudding rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyeggsgluten

Also Known As

Bread PuddingSouthern Pudding

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