Old Time Bread Puddin'
Old Time Bread Puddin' is a comforting dessert featuring layers of toasted bread soaked in a vanilla-raisins custard, topped with a fluffy meringue. Its rich flavors and warm textures make it perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, offering a nostalgic taste of classic home baking.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Break the bread into pieces and toss with melted butter and 1/4 cup of milk.
- Place the bread mixture in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
- Beat the sugar and egg yolks together until well blended.
- Add the remaining 3 1/4 cups of milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and raisins; mix well.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread in the baking dish.
- Place the dish in a pan of water and bake at 300°F for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Add a pinch of salt and gradually add 2 tablespoons of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the pudding.
- Return the dish to the oven and raise the temperature to 350°F; bake until the meringue turns brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
796
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).