Southern Bread Pudding Recipe

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I used to teach in a cooking school, and this was one of the most popular recipes. We often made bread pudding to serve as the final touch to a meal. I've added a few variations over the years, and my family loves it.

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Southern Bread Pudding Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + standing Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup hot water
4 eggs
2 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
BUTTER SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

Place raisins in a small bowl; pour water over. Let stand for about 10 minutes to soften; drain. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, 2/3 cup sugar, vanilla and raisins. Pour half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Butter both sides of bread; arrange in a single layer over egg mixture. Cover with remaining egg mixture. Combine cinnamon with remaining sugar; sprinkle on top. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Add sugar; cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in cream. Return to the heat; cook and stir 8-10 minutes longer or until thickened and golden-colored. Serve warm over a slice of bread pudding. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 469 calories, 23 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 171 mg cholesterol, 255 mg sodium, 61 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Southern Bread Pudding in Country Extra September 1993, p49