Gluten-Free Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Spray a 9-inch square casserole dish liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
3. 3
   Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
4. 4
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until combined. Add bread cubes and raisins (if using) to bowl. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until all the bread is thoroughly coated in half-and-half mixture.
5. 5
   Transfer soaked bread cubes to casserole dish. Cover dish with foil.
6. 6
   Bake bread pudding for 30 minutes on middle rack of oven.
7. 7
   Remove foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Check to see that bread pudding is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
9. 9
   If serving warm, allow bread pudding to cool for at least 15 minutes before plating. To serve cold, chill bread pudding in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, immediately before serving.