Joanna Gaines Bread Pudding Recipe
Looking for a cozy, delicious dessert? Try Joanna Gaines Bread Pudding Recipe! This warm, comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife for cutting bread
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread about 16 oz
- 4 cups whole milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup raisins optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cut the French bread into cubes.
- Make them about 1-inch size.
- Let them sit out overnight if possible.
- Stale bread works better for this recipe.
- It soaks up the custard perfectly.
- Whisk eggs in your large bowl.
- Add milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until everything combines well.
- Add the cinnamon and melted butter.
- Whisk again until smooth and creamy.
- Put bread cubes in the bowl.
- Pour custard mixture over the bread.
- Press bread down gently with a spoon.
- Let it soak for 30 minutes.
- This step is very important. Don't skip it!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your baking dish with butter.
- Pour the soaked bread mixture in.
- Spread it out evenly across the dish.
- Add raisins on top if you like.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes uncovered.
- The top should turn golden brown.
- A knife inserted should come out clean.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Fresh bread gets too mushy when soaked.
- Don't rush the soaking time.
- Let bread absorb all that custard goodness.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- The combination is absolutely heavenly!
- You can add chocolate chips instead of raisins.
- Kids love this variation a lot!
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave.