Name: Best Bread Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 2-1/4 cups half-and-half cream; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 20 dinner rolls (1-1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes (18 cups); 3 tablespoons brown sugar; SAUCE:; 1 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Want to make the best bread pudding recipe for your friends and family? Ours is easy, decadent and filled with comforting flavors that are sure to please.

Ingredients

2 large eggs

2 large egg yolks

2-1/4 cups half-and-half cream

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

20 dinner rolls (1-1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes (18 cups)

3 tablespoons brown sugar

SAUCE:

1 cup butter, cubed

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup half-and-half cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1 Create the custard

2 Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, whole milk, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until blended.

3 Toss in the bread cubes

4 Add the bread cubes, and gently toss until cubes are evenly coated in the custard. Editor’s Tip: This is the perfect time to add any mix-ins like dried fruit, nuts or chocolate chips.

5 Transfer to a baking dish, and bake

6 Transfer mixture to a greased 3-quart or 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the brown sugar. Let the mixture stand until the bread is softened, about 15 minutes. Bake until the bread pudding is puffed and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

7 Make the sauce

8 Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, and stir until it’s dissolved. Gradually stir in the cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the vanilla, sea salt and baking soda, stirring well.

9 Scoop or cut slices of warm bread pudding onto plates or into shallow bowls. Pour the warm sauce over the tops, and serve.