Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding:

  • 6 cups stale bread, cubed (French bread or brioche works great)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

For the Vanilla Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Bread Pudding:

  1. Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Soak the Bread: Place bread cubes in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, cream, eggs, sugars, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over the bread and let sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb.
  3. Assemble: Gently stir in raisins (if using) and transfer to the baking dish.
  4. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.

For the Vanilla Sauce:

  1. Melt Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Stir in sugars and cream. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until smooth and thickened.
  3. Finish: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Serve: Drizzle warm sauce over the bread pudding.

Would you like me to add tips for making it extra moist or ideas for variations, like adding bourbon or chocolate chips? 🍞✨

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