Bread Pudding

A comforting and delicious bread pudding made with simple ingredients, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.

NewPublished Mar 12, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time50 min
Total1 hr 5 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Delicious homemade bread pudding served in a bowl.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 1 loaf

  • (4 cups) cubed day-old bread
  • (2 cups) milk
  • (3) large eggs
  • (3/4 cups) granulated sugar
  • (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
  • (1 teaspoon) ground cinnamon
  • (1/4 teaspoons) salt
  • (1/2 cups) raisins (optional)
  • (2 tablespoons) butter, melted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175 °C).

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of milk, 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add 4 cups of cubed day-old bread to the mixture and gently fold until the bread is fully soaked.

  4. 4

    If using, stir in 1/2 cup of raisins.

  5. 5

    Pour the bread mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

  6. 6

    Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the top of the bread pudding.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.

  8. 8

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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