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Sourdough bread pudding

Perfect Sourdough Bread Pudding for Every Occasion

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups sourdough bread (cubed, preferably a day or two old)
  • 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheatthe Oven
    Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the puddingbakes evenly and reaches that perfect golden-brown color
  • Prepare the Bread
    Cube your sourdough bread into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes). If yourbread is fresh, you can toast it lightly in the oven for a few minutes to helpit absorb the custard better. Day-old bread works best as it’s firmer and holdsits shape in the pudding.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavycream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanillaextract, cinnamon, and salt.   Thiswill be the rich, custardy base that makes the pudding so decadent.
    Sourdough bread pudding
  • Combine the Bread and Custard
    Add the cubed sourdough bread to the custard mixture and gently stir to coatall the bread. Let it sitfor about  15 minutes to allow the breadto absorb the liquid. If you like a bit of extra sweetness and texture,now’s the time to fold in the raisins!
  • Transfer to Baking Dish
    Grease a 9x9-inch bakingdish with butter or cooking spray. Pour the soaked bread mixture intothe dish, spreading it out evenly.
  • Bake the Pudding
    Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until thetop is golden and the custard has set. You should be able to insert a knifeinto the center, and it will come out clean.
    Sourdough bread pudding
  • Finish with Butter
    Once the bread pudding is baked, drizzle the melted butterover the top. This step adds an extra layer of richness and a beautiful shineto the finished dish.
  • Serve and Enjoy
    Allow the bread pudding to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Dust withpowdered sugar if desired, and enjoy the delicious contrast of crispy edges andsoft, creamy center!