Bread Pudding Recipes

Bread pudding is one of those recipes that developed when food was hard to come by and cooks needed to utilize every scrap. Bread pudding was a way to make stale bread taste fine and dandy. It has been around for centuries and there are innumerable ways to jazz it up, including adding fruit, nuts, and even a drop or two of whiskey or other strong liqueur.

Bread pudding also tended to be a fairly bland dessert and, in the 19th century (and even before), it was popular as a sickroom staple. In old cookbooks, you'll often find recommendations to create these treats for sick youngsters. It's interesting to note that bread pudding recipes have existed in many cultures, from ancient Egypt to the Middle East and medieval Europe.

Bread Pudding Recipe Tips

Make your bread pudding sparkle by adding fruit or nuts to the recipe. You can use half & half or cream instead of milk. You can also try old doughnuts or sweet rolls in place of the bread, but you may want to reduce the sugar amount at the same time. You can make this dessert with just about any type of bread – wheat, French, or sourdough. If you want a gourmet bread pudding, try using egg bread, brioche, or another gourmet or specialty bread.

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