Plain and Perfect Bread Pudding
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 50 min (includes resting time)
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for the baking dish
2 1/2 cups sourdough bread cubes (1-inch cubes)
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
Whiskey Cream Sauce, recipe follows, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the bread cubes tightly in the prepared baking dish. Beat together the butter, milk, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl. Add the granulated and brown sugars and mix until dissolved. Pour the mixture over the bread.
- Put the baking dish on a baking sheet. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 55 to 70 minutes. Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.
