Delicious Bread Pudding with Sweet Raisins

Indulge in the comforting and delightful flavors of this classic American dessert. This bread pudding recipe is made with soft bread, creamy custard, and a generous amount of plump raisins. The warm and aromatic combination of cinnamon, vanilla, and raisins will fill your kitchen and satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether served warm or cold, this bread pudding is the ultimate dessert that will please everyone's taste buds.

Ingredients

• 8 cups cubed day-old bread
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and raisins. Toss gently to mix.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and raisins. Stir gently to ensure all the bread cubes are coated with the custard.
5. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
6. Transfer the bread pudding mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
9. If desired, dust the top of the bread pudding with powdered sugar.
10. Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!

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