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Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding

Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding: A Comforting Delight

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Classic New Orleans Bread Pudding, perfect for any taste preference.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Pudding
  • 1 loaf Stale French Bread or Baguette Stale enhances texture
  • 4 large Eggs Can substitute with mashed bananas for vegan option
  • 2 cups Milk Almond or soy milk for dairy-free alternatives
  • 1 cup Sugar Customize sweetness, consider maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can substitute with cardamom or allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg Can omit if not available
  • 0.25 cup Butter Reduce for a lighter dish
  • 1 cup Raisins Optional, soak in whiskey or bourbon for added flavor
  • 0.25 cup Whiskey or Bourbon Optional, omit for kid-friendly version

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it generously with butter.
  2. Cut your stale French bread or baguette into one-inch cubes and place them evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cubed bread, using a spatula to ensure every piece is well-soaked. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  5. If using raisins, sprinkle them over the top of the bread mixture now.
  6. Dot the top of the soaked bread pudding with small pieces of butter.
  7. Place the baking dish in your preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
  8. While your bread pudding is baking, prepare the rum sauce by melting butter, sugar, and rum in a saucepan until sugar dissolves.
  9. Allow the bread pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving, drizzled with the rum sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use stale bread for best results. Allow soaking time for even texture and flavor.

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