Southern Bread Pudding

The simplicity of this Southern bread pudding is what makes it so delicious--it's a classic custard dessert passed down through generations.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup raisins
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
• 4 cups cubed white sandwich bread
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, or to taste
• 4 each eggs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

Spread half of the bread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining bread. Sprinkle with more cinnamon and nutmeg and drizzle with melted butter.

Step 3

Combine half-and-half, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until well mixed and pour over bread. Press down on the bread with a fork to make sure it is saturated with the custard.

Step 4

Place the baking dish in a large pan of boiling water and bake in the preheated oven until the center is set, about 1 hour.