Here’s a detailed process to prepare fruity bread pudding, focusing on everything that happens before the bake:
Step 1: Choose and Prep the Bread
Use slightly stale bread—it soaks up the custard better.
Tear or cube it into bite-sized chunks.
Place the bread in a greased baking dish (9×13 works great).
Step 2: Prepare the Custard Base
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk or cream
½ cup sugar (adjust based on your fruit’s sweetness)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
Optional: a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of bourbon
Step 3: Add the Fruit
Mix in 1½ cups of your chosen fruits. Try:
Raisins soaked in rum
Thin apple slices
Blueberries or strawberries
Diced bananas or pears
Chopped dried apricots
🍌 Tip: Layer fruit between the bread as well as mixing it in for even distribution and flavor.
Step 4: Combine and Soak
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