Bread Pudding

Author

NuWave

Servings

8-10

Category

Desserts

Ingredients

• 1 pound egg, challah or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 eggs, beaten
• 1 quart half and half
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup shelled walnuts, chopped
• ½ cup dried fruit
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together half and half and eggs.
2. Mix in cinnamon, salt, sugar, and nutmeg.
3. Fold bread, walnuts, and fruit into egg mixture and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Set Skillet to 250ºF and add butter.
5. Once melted, place bread mixture into skillet, pat down to ensure it’s even at 1½-2 inches thick and to remove all air bubbles.
6. Let bread mixture sit for 1 minute, then press down again.
7. Set the Skillet to 275ºF, cover with lid and cook for 45 minutes.
8. Uncover Skillet and cook for additional 5 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean