Bread Pudding Warm Vanilla (Printable)

Tender spiced custard-soaked bread baked golden, paired with a warm vanilla sauce.

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01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

02 - Spread bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle raisins over the bread if using.

03 - Whisk together milk, cream, eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until fully combined.

04 - Pour custard mixture evenly over bread cubes. Press down gently to ensure bread absorbs liquid. Let stand for 10 minutes.

05 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set, with center still slightly soft.

06 - While pudding bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes until bubbling but not browned.

07 - Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth. Add sugar and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes until thickened.

08 - Whisk egg yolk in a small bowl. Gradually add a few spoonfuls of hot sauce while whisking, then return mixture to saucepan.

09 - Cook for 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Keep warm.

10 - Serve warm bread pudding immediately, topped with warm vanilla sauce.

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Letting the bread soak for 10 minutes is crucial for that creamy interior
The sauce can break if the heat is too high when tempering the egg, so take it slow
Bread pudding continues to set as it cools slightly, so do not overbake

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