Ingredients
- Sourdough bread – Approximately 8 cups of bread cubes (this is about half a large loaf). Stale, slightly hardened bread works best.
- Whole milk – 2 cups (or substitute half-and-half for extra richness).
- Heavy cream – 1 cup.
- Eggs – 4 large.
- Granulated sugar – 3/4 cup.
- Vanilla extract – 1 tablespoon (good vanilla makes a difference — trust me!).
- Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon.
- Nutmeg – 1/4 teaspoon (optional but oh-so-cozy).
- Unsalted butter – 2 tablespoons, melted.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish. Pro tip: line it with parchment for easy clean-up. (Nobody loves scrubbing sticky custard off dishes.)
- Cut your sourdough bread into 1-inch cubes. Place the bread in the greased dish evenly — it’s okay to overlap pieces; that’s the bread pudding life.
- Prepare the custard. On the stovetop, warm the milk and heavy cream together until just slightly hot (don’t let it boil). Remove from heat, then whisk in the sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter. Let this mixture cool for about 3–5 minutes, so it doesn’t scramble the eggs when combined.
- Whisk in the eggs. Once the liquid mixture is at the right temp, whisk in the eggs until fully blended.
- Pour the custard over the sourdough cubes. Make sure every piece is well-soaked in custardy goodness. Gently press the bread down with a spatula if needed.
- Optional: Add toppings. Sprinkle your bread pudding with nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set (but still slightly jiggly when nudged — it’ll finish setting as it cools)
- Cool and serve. Let your bread pudding sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with caramel, dust with powdered sugar, or (let’s be real) scoop on some ice cream. You earned it.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
Nutrition
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: 20-25g
- Fat: 8-10g
- Saturated Fat: 4-5g
- Carbohydrates: 35-40g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 6-8g
- Cholesterol: 80-100mg
Keywords: Sourdough Bread Pudding