Owen Brennan’s Bread Pudding

A Carolina mountain recipe for Owen Brennan’s Bread Pudding.

SouthernOtherIntermediate40 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 C. sugar
  • 1 qt. Milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 2 t. lemon zest (fresh is best)
  • 2 t. cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg (personally I use a large pinch)
  • 10 oz. stale French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a 2-quart saucepan dissolve the sugar in the milk over medium heat.

  2. 2

    After the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and allow mixture to come to room temperature.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, whip the eggs thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Add the milk and sugar mixture to the eggs.

  5. 5

    Add the remaining ingredients (except the bread) to the mixture and blend well.

  6. 6

    Add the bread to the mixture and allow it to absorb most of the liquid.

  7. 7

    Pour the bread mixture into a 12x8x2 inch buttered baking dish.

  8. 8

    Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 40 minutes or until firm.

  9. 9

    Allow the bread pudding to cool for 15 minutes after it is done.

  10. 10

    Serve with Myers Rum sauce (recipe follows) and whipped cream.

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southernamericancarolinas-cooking