Butter Bread Pudding
A classic dessert made by soaking bread slices in an egg-and-milk custard and baking until set. Best served warm or chilled.
Ingredients
White bread (sliced thin)
1 lb
Butter (melted)
4 oz
Eggs
1 lb
Sugar
8 oz
Salt
0.08 oz (1/2 tsp)
Vanilla extract
0.5 oz
Milk
2 lb 8 oz (1.25 qt)
Ground cinnamon
to taste
Ground nutmeg
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Cut each bread slice in half. Brush melted butter on both sides of each bread slice.
2
Step 2
Arrange the bread slices in a staggered pattern in a buttered 10x12 inch (25x30 cm) baking dish. (If using a full-size hotel pan, double the amount.)
3
Step 3
Mix eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined, then add the milk.
4
Step 4
Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the baking dish.
5
Step 5
Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer to let the bread absorb the custard. If needed, press the bread down once or twice during the resting period.
6
Step 6
Lightly sprinkle ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg on top.
7
Step 7
Place the baking dish into a larger pan filled with about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of hot water.
8
Step 8
Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 1 hour until set.
9
Step 9
Serve warm or chilled, with whipped cream, English custard sauce, fruit compote, or powdered sugar.
