Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Step into the past with Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce. This delightful dessert harkens back to a simpler time when homemade treats were a cornerstone of family gatherings. As you take your first bite, you’ll be transported to cherished memories of cozy kitchens and the aroma of freshly baked goods filling the air.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| White bread | 4 cups (8 slices), cubed |
| Raisins | 1/2 cup |
| Milk | 2 cups |
| Butter | 1/4 cup |
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Eggs | 2, slightly beaten |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tablespoon |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/2 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Prepare Bread and Raisins: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of cubed white bread (about 8 slices) and 1/2 cup of raisins.
- Heat Milk and Butter: In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk and 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter melts (4 to 7 minutes).
- Soak Bread: Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and raisins in the bowl. Let it stand for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
- Mix Pudding Ingredients: After 10 minutes, stir in 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 slightly beaten eggs, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg until well combined.
- Transfer to Casserole Dish: Pour the bread pudding mixture into the greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center and the top is golden brown.
- Prepare Vanilla Sauce: While the pudding is baking, prepare the vanilla sauce. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of firmly packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and comes to a full boil (5 to 8 minutes).
- Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
- Serve: Once the bread pudding is baked and slightly cooled, spoon warm servings into individual dessert dishes. Serve with the prepared vanilla sauce poured over the top.
- Enjoy: Indulge in the comforting flavors of Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, and savor the nostalgic taste of this classic dessert!
