The Best Bread Pudding

By Addie

Years ago on trying the amazing bread pudding at Movenpick on Yonge St. in Toronto, I asked the chef the secret for his bread pudding. His reply: "Almond extract" in addition to the vanilla is the secret. It is wonderful! -Sharon

Ingredients

• 7 or 8 slices of white bread, torn into 3/4" pieces
• 3 cups hot milk
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbs butter
• 1 1/2 tbs vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg [+ sprinkle over top when in pan]
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Preparation

Step 1

Coat 8" X 12" casserole dish with butter. Pull bread into 3/4 " pieces & put aside. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Add the bread and mix well. Add to casserole dish and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake in 350°F oven for 45 minutes.