Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Why Make This Recipe

This old-fashioned bread pudding brings back warm memories from childhood. It’s made with simple ingredients you already have at home. It’s cozy, soft, and has a rich vanilla flavor that everyone loves.

You don’t need to be a professional baker to make this. The steps are very easy to follow, and it turns out great every time. It’s a wonderful way to use up leftover bread, too. You just soak the bread in a sweet milk mixture and bake.

The best part is the homemade vanilla sauce. It’s smooth and sweet, and it takes the pudding to the next level. Serve it warm and your whole family will ask for seconds. It’s perfect for holidays or a weekend treat.

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How to Make Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Ingredients:

For the Bread Pudding:

• 6 slices day-old bread, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ cup raisins (optional)
• 2 cups milk
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Sauce:

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the bread cubes in a greased 8-inch baking dish. Drizzle the melted butter over the bread and sprinkle with raisins if using.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Whisk well.
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread. Lightly press down with a fork so the bread soaks up the liquid.
5. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched.

To make the vanilla sauce:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, cream, and sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens slightly.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Pour the warm sauce over the bread pudding before serving.