Here’s a warm, comforting recipe for classic Bread Pudding — soft on the inside, golden on top, and perfect with a drizzle of vanilla or bourbon sauce. 🍞🍮
🍽️ Ingredients (serves 6–8)
For the pudding:
6 cups day-old bread, cubed
(French bread, brioche, challah, or white sandwich bread work best)2 cups milk (whole milk or half-and-half)
½ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness)
3 large eggs
¾ cup sugar (white or a mix of white and brown)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup raisins or chopped pecans (optional)
For serving (optional):
Vanilla sauce, caramel, or bourbon sauce
Powdered sugar for dusting
