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The Best Southern Bread Pudding

By Paula Deen

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Bread Pudding Recipe
140 reviews • 1 questions
Paula Deen’s Best Southern Bread Pudding recipe gets its name for a reason—it really is the best recipe out there! It’s a sweet and custard-like dessertShow more
Paula Deen’s Best Southern Bread Pudding recipe gets its name for a reason—it really is the best recipe out there! It’s a sweet and custard-like dessert with flavors of vanilla and brown sugar that can be served warm or cold.

Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 15

Ingredients

  • 3 cups divided granulated sugar
  • 5 large beaten eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 teaspoons divided vanilla extract
  • 3 cups cubed allow to stale overnight in a bowl Italian bread
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted, plus 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 beaten, for the sauce egg
  • 1/4 cup brandy

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.

Mix together 2 cups granulated sugar, 5 eggs and milk in a bowl; add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes.

In another bowl, mix and crumble together brown sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter and pecans.

Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven.

For the sauce:

Mix together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir together until the sugar is melted. Add the brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold.

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February 12, 2022
I’ve seen many people comment this is too sweet and realized I don’t think everyone is using the correct amount of bread. I noticed this when one review stated she didn’t have enough bread to fill the pan. 3 cups of bread would equate to 24 ounces- not what you can get in a 3 cup measuring cup. For the Italian bread I buy- 24 oz is a loaf and a half….. We love this recipe. I’ve tried with just a loaf and it was a bit too sweet

August 21, 2021
I made this the other day but added 2 cups of homemade apple pie filling to the mixture before baking. Its delicious without it but stepped it up a notch.

Lynette Blossman

December 24, 2020
This is such a delicious recipe for bread pudding. BUT if you want to have this taste 10 times better? Substitute DONUTS for the bread portion. It is amazing and peoples for the recipe all the time. No need for the sauce. the sugar on donuts is plenty and you don't need as much sugar either. Just try it one time and you will fall in love with this bread pudding..............AGAIN.

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June 10, 2018
Can the bread pudding be made ahead fully cooked and for how long?
Going out of town, but preparing the Best Bread Pudding for a Sunday afternoon.
Can I cook and freeze or will it be O.K. cooked in the fridge from Thursday until Sunday?

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