Ingredients:
For Bread Pudding:
6 cups stale bread, torn into small pieces
2 cups milk
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)
For Vanilla Sauce:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare Bread Pudding:
In a large mixing bowl, combine torn bread pieces and milk. Let it soak for about 10 minutes, ensuring the bread absorbs the milk.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Combine Wet and Soaked Bread:
Pour the wet ingredients over the soaked bread. Mix well to combine. If using, fold in raisins or currants.
Bake:
Transfer the bread pudding mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Prepare Vanilla Sauce:
While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the vanilla sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in sugar and heavy cream. Cook, stirring continuously, until the sugar is dissolved, and the mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Serve:
Once the bread pudding is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Cut into squares and serve warm, drizzled with the homemade vanilla sauce.
Enjoy the Comforting Dessert:
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Grandma’s old-fashioned bread pudding with rich vanilla sauce. It’s a timeless dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Note: Feel free to customize with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.