BREAD PUDDING

By

Taste of Home
Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook

  • 6

Ingredients

  • VANILLA SAUCE:
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups scalded milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4-1/2 to 5 cups soft bread cubes (about 9 slices)
  • 1/2 cup raisins, optional
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2/3 cups cold water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Directions:
  • ● In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs.
  • ● Combine milk and butter; add to eggs along with sugar, spices and vanilla. Add bread cubes and raisins if desired; stir gently.
  • ● Pour into a well-greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted 1 in. from edge comes out clean.
  • ● Meanwhile, for sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • ● Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, vanilla and nutmeg.
  • ● Serve with warm pudding.

Preparation

Step 1

419 calories/serving