Drunken Bourbon Bread Pudding

This is the best bread pudding you will ever eat, I know it is the best that I have ever had. This is an old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce that has won the hearts of millions of people. I recall wondering how people could love pudding that was made by using bread. I know I was wrong, but sadly mistaken.

This is amazing! It is a simple dish, made with bread that has gotten stale. What better way of not wasting money?

The flavor of this bread is phenomenal. With just a few spices to boost it, you really do not need much to flavor something so spectacular.

Bread Pudding, a classic dish, was likely made when money was hard to get, which meant that desserts were made by using items that were available.

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What makes this special?

This recipe does call for using a loaf of french bread, however, if you have bread that is going stale at your place, cut it up and use it.  The raisins add extra sweetness to the pudding. Topped with a simple syrup brings it all together and makes it amazing!

What is Bread Pudding?

It truly is a pudding made with bread. There are of course other ingredients, eggs, milk, cinnamon, raisins, and vanilla with a small amount of sugar. The bread is broken up and an egg mixture is made and poured over the bread. You let it soak for a few minutes and then bake it.

Ingredients:

• French bread
• Milk
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs
• Granulated sugar
• Golden raisins
• Cinnamon

For the sauce:

• Butter unsalted
• Granulated sugar
• Egg beaten
• Bourbon

How to make Drunken Bourbon Bread Pudding:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9×9 baking dish well.

Step 2. Tear the French bread into pieces and layer it in the baking dish.

Step 3. Pour the milk over the bread, and allow it to sit for an hour.

Step 4. Whisk together the egg, vanilla, and sugar.

Adding sugar.

Adding vanilla.

Step 5. Stir the cinnamon and raisins into the egg mixture, and pour it over the bread in the baking dish. Stir slightly to combine.

Adding cinnamon and raisin.

Pour the mixture over the bread.

Spread evenly.

Step 6. Bake for 1 hour.

Step 7. Let the bread pudding cool.

Step 8. Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan over low heat on the stove. Continue to cook the sauce mixture until the sugar is completely melted.

Step 9. Slice the bread pudding, cover in sauce, and serve.

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How should I store the Bread Pudding?

When the pudding is completely cooled, it can be placed into an airtight container. You can store the container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. It is best to store the syrup topping separately from the bread pudding.

Can this Bread Pudding be placed in the freezer?

Place the bread pudding into an airtight container. Store the syrup separately from the pudding. You can store the bread pudding in the freezer for 3 months.

Can this Bourbon Bread Pudding be reheated?

Certainly! The easiest way to reheat is to place a serving into a bowl and reheat it in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.