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🍞 Old-Fashioned Grandma’s Bread Pudding
Just like she used to make — simple, warm, and full of love.
My grandma used to make this all the time. The smell alone could fill the whole house and pull everyone into the kitchen. Soft bread, creamy custard, warm spices… no fancy ingredients, just pure comfort.
I hadn’t had it in years — but the first bite brought everything back. Same taste. Same warmth. Same feeling.
This is one of those recipes that never leaves your heart.
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🍞 INGREDIENTS (Simple & Timeless)
4 cups day-old bread, cubed
2 cups milk
2 large eggs
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Pinch of salt
✨ Optional add-ins (Grandma approved):
Raisins
Chopped dates
Chopped nuts
🍞 INSTRUCTIONS (Just Like Grandma Did)
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly butter a baking dish.
Place bread cubes evenly into the dish.
In a bowl, whisk milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Pour mixture over bread, pressing gently so everything soaks in.
Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
Cool slightly before serving.
🍞 METHOD (Why It’s So Comforting)
Day-old bread absorbs the custard perfectly
Slow baking creates a creamy center
Cinnamon and vanilla give that cozy aroma
Simple ingredients let memories shine
This method turns leftovers into something magical.
📜 A LITTLE HISTORY OF BREAD PUDDING
Bread pudding dates back centuries and was created as a way to never waste food. Grandmothers everywhere used what they had — stale bread, milk, eggs — and turned it into a dessert that felt rich and special.
That’s why this dish is found in so many cultures — it’s built on love, resourcefulness, and family.
🔬 FORMATION (The Magic Happens Here)
As it bakes:
Bread softens and expands
Eggs set into a custard
Milk keeps everything tender
Sugar caramelizes on top
The result is soft, creamy, lightly crisp on top — exactly how grandma made it.
❤️ LOVED BY MANY
This recipe is loved by:
Grandparents and grandchildren
Comfort-food lovers
Anyone craving nostalgia
Families who love simple desserts
It’s perfect for:
Holidays
Sunday dinners
Cold evenings
Memory-filled moments
🍽️ METHODS WITH LOVERS (Serving Ideas)
Serve it:
Warm with powdered sugar
With vanilla sauce
With whipped cream
With a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Or enjoy it plain — just like grandma did.
🌟 CONCLUSION
Some recipes don’t just feed the body — they feed the soul.
This old-fashioned bread pudding is more than dessert. It’s memories. It’s love. It’s home.
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