Breakfast Bread Pudding

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Bed and Breakfast

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Cook Time:
55 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 55 min
Total:: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

5 extra-large whole eggs
2 extra-large egg yolks
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange zest (2 oranges)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Brioche loaf
1/2 cup golden raisins
Maple syrup, to serve

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, honey, vanilla, orange zest, and salt. Set aside.

Slice the brioche loaf into 6 (1-inch) thick pieces. Lay half brioche slices flat in a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish. Spread the raisins on top of the brioche slices, and place the remaining slices on top. Make sure that the raisins are between the layers of brioche or they will burn while baking. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and allow to soak for 15 minutes, pressing down gently.

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.

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recipe Breakfast Bread Pudding
Jenny Madison, WI 10-04-2009
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Good, but could use more flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was pretty good, and the only real breakfast pudding I could find, but it could have used a little more flavor. We also... added some sliced apples and cinnamon, which helped, but I think it just needs a little more seasoning.Read more
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Lisa Paso Robles, CA 09-03-2009
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Good for a crowd
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great dish for a large crowd. I made this for Christmas morning and wasn't stuck in the kitchen. Make it ahead and... pop it in the frig. Bake it off when you're ready and it's really good! Kind of french toast meets scrambled eggs. My family loves it!Read more
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Rose McKinney, TX 07-22-2009
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A new family favorite!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This recipe was so easy and delicious. I used challah bread and it was perfect. The only recommendation I would make is to... plump the raisins a bit before adding them. To plump your raisins, cover them with hot water and let them sit for about five minutes. Then drain off the water and continue with the recipe. Also, I used 1 cup half and half and 1 1/2 cups whole milk and the custard still set up perfectly. Thanks Ina for this new family favorite!Read more
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Mary Washington, DC 06-20-2009
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Delicious and easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my husband for breakfast for a special occasion. It came out great and it was really easy. I couldn't find... brioche, so I substituted challah. I also ended up using jumbo eggs and regular raisins instead of extra large eggs and golden raisins as the recipe recommends, and it still turned out fine. The orange zest adds a wonderful extra kick. When the bread started getting golden in the oven, I thought the whole thing was going to be dry, but it was tender and delicious on the inside and the raisins plumped up nicely. This is definitely something I'd make again for company or for a special occasion. I also made the other side dishes from this episode--the tomatoes, pomegranate soda, and maple roasted bacon--and all three were delicious and complemented the main course nicely. Read more
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Dahlia Bothell, WA 06-09-2009
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Use left over cake!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

When I first saw the show I thought it looked bland so I used left over cake instead and altered a few things. I used 1 cup... half and half, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup yogurt instead and used half honey, half maple syrup instead of the 1/3 cup it called for. I also sprinkled vanilla sugar and cinnamon on top, and it smelled extra delicous. The only thing I would do next time is use more milk, it came out like bread and not so much pudding but that could be because I used cake instead of bread and milk instead of cream (which Im told "firms" up more than cream does). Regardless, it was very tasty, smelled great, and was a hit at work the next day. Also, if you are using a european fan oven like me, it cooked in half the time so watch it!Read more
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Rhonda Ventura, CA 05-25-2009
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How easy can this be!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a ladies brunch and it was a hit! Everyone kept going back for seconds. I added a handful extra raisins and... it was yummo!! Very pretty too. I used french bread instead of what Ina said and it was fabulous. I will make this again. You made my brunch a hit. Thank you Ina!! Read more