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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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364 | Calories |
24g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 12 to 16 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 364 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 24g | 30% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 56% |
Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
Sodium 228mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 20g | |
Protein 8g | |
Vitamin C 1mg | 3% |
Calcium 106mg | 8% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 233mg | 5% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
It's amazing how such simple ingredients, including stale French bread, can make such a rich dessert. This basic bread pudding recipe also includes nuts and dried fruit.
Ingredients
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5 large eggs
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 1/2 cups milk
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2 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, or freshly ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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8 cups day-old French bread, divided
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3/4 cup raisins*, or other dried fruit
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1 cup chopped nuts, such as pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts, lightly toasted
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar, store-bought or homemade
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 325 F.
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Grease a 13 x 9-inch pan.
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With a hand mixer or wire whisk, beat eggs until lemon colored.
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Add sugar and beat until dissolved. Next, add milk and cream. Combine.
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Add vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
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Stir in 6 cups of bread.
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Allow to rest for 20 minutes.
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Stir in dried fruit* and nuts.
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Dump bread mixture into prepared pan. Top with remaining bread. Press bread down.
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Brush dry bread pieces with melted butter. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture (see in Recipe Variations below).
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Bake for 45 minutes or until edges are done and center still shakes a little. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
Tip
- Serve warm with a Hard Sauce or a Caramel Rum Sauce.
Recipe Variations
- If you want more flavorful raisins, plump them. Cover the raisins with very warm water and allow sit for 10 minutes. Instead of water, liquor or juice can also be used. If using room temperature liquid, soak raisins for 25 minutes.
- Instead of purchasing the cinnamon-sugar mixture, you can make your own. Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon. More or less cinnamon may be used. Just be sure to keep the total amount the same.
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