How to Make Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is a comforting, budget-friendly dessert that turns simple ingredients like bread, milk, and eggs into something warm and rich. This guide walks you through how to make a classic bread pudding at home using easy steps and common kitchen tools.This recipe serves 6–8 people and takes about 1 hour total (15 minutes prep, 45 minutes baking).

Safety Tip: Always use oven mitts when handling hot dishes, and allow your pudding to cool before serving.

Ingredients

1. 6 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche, French, or white bread)
2. 2 cups milk
3. 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
4. 4 large eggs
5. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
6. 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8. 1/4 cup melted butter
9. Optional: 1/2 cup raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts

Tools

1. 9×13-inch oven-safe baking dish
2. Large mixing bowl
3. Whisk
4. Rubber spatula
5. Measuring cups and spoons
6. Oven mitts
7. Cooling rack

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Cut the bread into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. If using fresh bread, spread it on a baking sheet and toast lightly in the oven for 5–10 minutes to help it dry out.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until smooth.

Add the cubed bread to the custard mixture.

Gently fold with a spatula until all pieces are coated.

Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes so the bread can soak up the liquid.

Stir in any raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts you want to include.

Pour the soaked bread mixture into your prepared baking dish.

Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top.

Place the baking dish in the oven.

Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove the pudding from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.

Allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve warm with caramel sauce, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.