Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce 😍

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 cups cubed white bread
• 1 cup raisins
• 4 cups milk
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

For the Vanilla Sauce:

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the cubed bread and raisins in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter melts — don’t boil.
4. In a large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together. Slowly add warm milk mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and let it soak for 10–15 minutes.
6. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.

To make the Vanilla Sauce:

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
2. Stir in sugar and beaten egg; cook until mixture thickens (don’t boil).
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4. Pour warm sauce over each serving of pudding.

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SERVE:
Serve warm with a drizzle of vanilla sauce — heavenly with whipped cream or ice cream! 🍨

NOTE:
This is a classic comfort dessert — soft, custardy inside with golden crisp edges. Perfect for cozy evenings or family get-togethers ❤️