Description
A classic dessert that transforms stale bread into a heavenly custard treat, perfect for using up leftover bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread, cut into cubes
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins (or chocolate chips/dried cranberries)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl and let them sit out overnight to dry.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the milk mixture over the bread, stirring to soak all the pieces.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of cream. Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts or apples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg