Panera Bread Pudding

Name: Panera Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 4 -5 cups bread, day old cut into 1-inch pieces; 2/3 cup raisins or 2/3 cup craisins; 5 eggs (I used 4); 1/2 cup sugar; 3 1/2 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (I used cinnamon); 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 tablespoons butter

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 -5 cups bread, day old cut into 1-inch pieces
2/3 cup raisins or 2/3 cup craisins
5 eggs (I used 4)
1/2 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (I used cinnamon)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. and butter a 2 quart baking dish.
2

Place the bread pieces in a large, shallow bowl and pour the milk over them, making sure that all the bread is moistened.
3

Allow this to sit for up to 1 hour (the longer you soak the bread, the more tender the pudding will be.)
4

Meanwhile, in another bowl, beat the eggs well, then add the sugar and beat again until well mixed.
5

Add nutmeg (and/or cinnamon) and vanilla and mix again.
6

Pour this mixture over the bread and milk mixture, then add the chopped dried fruit like raisins or craisins and toss well.
7

Pour the pudding into the baking dish, dot with butter and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until it is set in the middle and browned on top.
8

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or pour half and half over each portion.