Follow these steps for perfect results
French bread
cubed, day-old, with crust
Milk
whole or 2%
Eggs
large
Sugar
granulated
Vanilla extract
pure
Bananas
mashed, ripe
Raisins
seedless
Nutmeg
freshly grated
Cinnamon
ground
Myer rum
optional
Whipped cream
for serving
Cube the day-old French bread with the crust on.
Place cubed bread in a large bowl.
Pour milk over the bread.
Let the bread soak in the milk for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray.
In another bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Stir the egg mixture into the bread mixture.
Fold in the mashed bananas, nutmeg, cinnamon, and raisins.
Add a dash of Myer's rum (optional).
Pour the bread pudding mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Place the uncovered baking dish in the center of the preheated oven.
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
Serve with a splash of rum and whipped cream, if desired.
Expert advice for the best results
For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
Soaking the bread overnight will result in a moister bread pudding.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be prepared a day in advance and baked before serving.
Serve warm in a bowl or slice and plate with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Serve warm for dessert.
Serve chilled for breakfast.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Complements the sweetness
Sweet wine pairing
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food, often associated with holidays and family gatherings.
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