Description
A deliciously comforting dessert that transforms leftover sourdough bread into a sweet and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 slices day old sourdough bread (cut into 1″ cubes)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
- 4 eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 baking dish by greasing it with butter or oil.
- Add the bread cubes to the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, beaten eggs, whole milk, cane sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Whisk well to combine until creamy and smooth.
- Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing the cubes down until they are covered and soaking up the liquid. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then press down again.
- Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes, or until the mixture has set in the middle but is still slightly jiggly.
- In a small saucepan, add the brown sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking well to combine.
- Once the topping is fully combined, remove from heat. Sprinkle the top of the bread pudding with chopped pecans, then drizzle with the brown sugar sauce.
- Serve warm, drizzled with the brown sugar sauce and topped with pecans.
Notes
For a unique twist, consider adding chocolate chips or dried fruits to the mixture for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 205mg