Dessert: United States – Amish Bread Pudding

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Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 50 min

Additional 10 min

Total 1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

6 slices Amish white bread, cubed into 1-inch pieces
1 / 4 cup (60 ml) melted butter
1 / 2 cup (75 g) raisins
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups (480 ml) milk
3 / 4 cup (150 g) white sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. **Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:**
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  
2. **Prepare Bread Base:**
   Place the cubed Amish white bread into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the raisins evenly over the top.

3. **Make Custard Mixture:**
   In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. **Combine and Soak:**
   Pour the custard mixture over the bread and raisins, ensuring all the bread pieces are saturated. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to soak up the custard.

5. **Bake and Serve:**
   Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed and is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature, with a drizzle of cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

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