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Maltese Bread Pudding

Cultural Context

Originating from Malta, this bread pudding reflects the island's resourceful culinary traditions, utilizing stale bread and simple ingredients to create a comforting dessert. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, it embodies the Maltese spirit of making the most of available ingredients. Today, it is cherished both locally and by those who have experienced Maltese cuisine abroad, with variations appearing in different cultures.

MalteseMTdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
8 cups bread
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon zest of lemon
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces dark chocolate

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

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cocoa nibs are lower in sugar and add crunch.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and dairy-free.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

Grease a baking dish with butter.

3

Tear the bread into small pieces and place in a large bowl.

4

Heat the milk in a saucepan until warm, then pour over the bread.

5

Let the bread soak for 10-15 minutes until softened.

6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

7

Add the soaked bread mixture to the egg mixture and combine well.

8

Stir in the raisins, lemon zest, and chopped almonds.

9

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

10

Dot the top with small pieces of butter and sprinkle with dark chocolate.

11

Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden and set.

12

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pudina tal-Hobz

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