Decadent and EASY Bread Pudding Recipe

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious, while stale bread reduces waste.

brandy

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: cheap whiskey

Non-alcoholic options are suitable for all ages, while cheaper whiskey can mimic flavor.

Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C) and toast the brioche bread for about 10 minutes.

Cut the brioche into roughly one inch pieces.

Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with butter.

Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool.

In a saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 cups of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt over medium heat until scalded.

Let the milk mixture cool slightly before adding 1 tablespoon of vanilla and 3 eggs, whisking until smooth.

Reserve about 1/3 cup of the custard mixture and pour the rest over the bread in the baking dish.

Gently push down the bread to ensure it is soaked in the custard.

Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown, covering with foil if it starts to burn.

In a small pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.

Gradually add 2 cups of scalded milk, whisking continuously until thickened.

Stir in 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of brandy, then remove from heat.

Spoon half of the sauce over the bread pudding after baking.

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