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Easy Bread Pudding Recipe

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Easy Bread Pudding Recipe made with cinnamon raisin bread, warm spices, and a buttery brown sugar sauce. Simple to prep, cozy to serve, and perfect for holidays or Sunday supper.
5 from 9 reviews
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So this is Bread Pudding!! I had never eaten it before. What a great way to use stale cinnamon raisin bread! Fantastic recipe.

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Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. It's baked and served with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert or for breakfast or brunch.
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Bread Pudding: The Coziest Dessert You Can Bake

This is one of those recipes that I know by heart. Over the years, I’ve made this Easy Bread Pudding recipe so many times that I’ve lost count. The guys in my family absolutely love it. My simple recipe uses cinnamon-raisin bread baked in a brown-sugar, egg custard. As it bakes, my kitchen is filled with the beautiful aroma of warm cinnamon bread baking, signaling that something delicious is on the way.

Donya

Donya’s Best Bread Pudding Tips

  • Use stale bread if you can. Slightly dry bread soaks up the custard better without turning mushy.
  • Let the bread soak before baking. Even 10–15 minutes makes a difference in texture.
  • Don’t skip the salt. It’s a small amount, but it balances the sweetness and boosts the flavor.
  • Whole milk gives the best richness. You can substitute, but whole milk gives you that classic, tender custard.
  • Bake until set but still soft. You want the center to be slightly tender—not dry or overbaked.
  • Grease your baking dish well. Bread pudding loves to cling to the corners, and this saves you the headache later.
  • Serve warm for maximum cozy. It’s great at room temp too, but warm is when it really shines.
Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. The inside is rich and soft with crispy edges on the outside.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Granulated Sugar – sweetens the custard
  • Eggs – helps the pudding set up soft + creamy
  • Whole Milk – makes it rich and classic
  • Salt – balances the sweetness
  • Ground Cinnamon – warm, cozy flavor
  • Vanilla – rounds out the flavor
  • Bread (day-old works best) – cinnamon raisin is my favorite, but any sturdy bread works
  • Brown Sugar – adds that deeper, caramel-like sweetness
  • Butter – richness + golden top
  • 9×13 Baking Dish – the perfect size for even baking

Bread And Ingredient Variations

Bread pudding is super versatile and can be dressed up or down depending on how you want to serve it.

Bread Variations – white bread, french bread, challah, brioche, croissants, rye bread, are all excellent choices for bread pudding.

Additions – sprinkle on dried fruit, pecans, walnuts, chocolate chips, and cranberries, for added texture and flavor.

Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. The inside is rich and soft with crispy edges on the outside.

Steps To Make This Easy Recipe For Bread Pudding

  • Heat the oven and lightly butter a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Cube the bread and place it in the pan. 
  • Stir together the vanilla sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and milk in a bowl.
  • Pour the egg custard mixture over the cubed bread and let it soak in for 10 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together softened butter and brown sugar. Crumble over the bread. Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes until brown on top. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. The inside is rich and soft with crispy edges on the outside.

Storing And Reheating

If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days.

To reheat, uncover and heat in a 350-degree oven until warmed through.

Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. The inside is rich and soft with crispy edges on the outside.

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Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. It's baked and served with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert or for breakfast or brunch.

Easy Bread Pudding

5 from 9 reviews
Author: Donya Mullins
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 425kcal
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This Bread Pudding recipe is rich, sweet, and so easy to make! Warm on the inside with a crispy topping, it makes a fantastic dessert topped with a scoop of ice cream. It's a great addition to a breakfast buffet and perfect for a lazy weekend brunch.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large beaten eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups cubed bread , day old works best
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, softened

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
  • Cube bread and place in pan. 
  • Whisk together sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and milk in a bowl and add vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • In another bowl, mix together softened butter and brown sugar. Crumble over bread. Bake for 35 minutes until brown on top. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

Notes

Leftovers and Reheating:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days.
To reheat, uncover and heat in a 350-degree oven until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal · Carbohydrates: 77g · Protein: 7g · Fat: 11g · Saturated Fat: 6g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Trans Fat: 0.2g · Cholesterol: 104mg · Sodium: 204mg · Potassium: 175mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 68g · Vitamin A: 396IU · Vitamin C: 0.1mg · Calcium: 130mg · Iron: 1mg
Warm, sweet bread pudding is easy to make with slices of cinnamon raisin bread, eggs, spices and butter. It's baked and served with vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert or for breakfast or brunch.
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What Is Bread Pudding?

Bread pudding is traditionally served as a dessert and is believed to have come about as a way to use up stale bread. It became a popular breakfast dish in America during the 18th century and was enjoyed during wartime when supplies were often limited.

Fast-forward to today, bread pudding can be made with many variations and flavors. With similar flavors of French toast, it’s a comforting, dish that pays tribute to humble beginnings that I adore.

How To Serve Bread Pudding

Bread pudding and vanilla ice cream are a match made in heaven! As the ice cream melts over the warm, gooey pudding, it turns into a vanilla sauce that is crazy delicious. More sauces or toppings you might want to try:

  • Warm chocolate or hot fudge sauce
  • Caramel sauce
  • Fresh whipped cream
  • Fresh fruit
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  1. 5 stars
    So this is Bread Pudding!! I had never eaten it before. What a great way to use stale cinnamon raisin bread! Fantastic recipe.

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