How Do I Know When Bread Pudding is Done?

For the perfect texture of the custard and the bread, bake the bread pudding until a knife comes out clean when inserted 1 inch from the edge. If you waited until a knife came out clean when inserted in the center, both the custard and the bread would be over baked, resulting in a less -moist custard and overly dry bread cubes. To avoid over cooking the bread pudding, set your oven timer for the minimum time and check for doneness using the technique described above. If the knife isn’t coming out clean, add a minute or two more of baking and test again. Repeat these steps until the knife comes out clean.

Do I Need Stale Bread for This Recipe?

This depends on the type of bread you are planning to use. Some breads are better fresh while others are best day-old. When choosing bread, refer to the Best Bread for Bread Pudding section above. As a rule, if you’re using slightly chewy bread, it should be fresh or at least still have a soft interior. If you are using sandwich bread, it should be day-old.

What Other Bread Pudding Recipes Should I Try?

We have many delicious recipes for bread pudding with a variety of flavors, to suit any tastes or situations. Here are a few of our favorites: Need your oven space for other parts of the meal? Try our Slow-Cooker Bread Pudding . Make it ahead and it’s ready for serving when you are! Looking for a bread pudding with a touch of sophistication? Our boozy bread pudding with bourbon is just the ticket! How about a holiday-flavored bread pudding recipe? pumpkin bread pudding will be a welcomed addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas spread. For even more scrumptious desserts for the holidays, check out these Christmas dessert ideas or for other sweet endings to any meal, try any of these yummy dessert recipes.

Bread Pudding

Name: Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 1/4 cup butter; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 cups soft bread cubes (about 6 slices bread); 1/2 cup raisins, if desired; Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

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Prep Time 15 min
Total 60 min
Servings 8
Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups soft bread cubes (about 6 slices bread)
1/2 cup raisins, if desired
Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

Instructions

Step
1

Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.
Step
2

In large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Stir in milk mixture. Pour into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Step
3

Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Serve warm with whipping cream.

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