Classic Bread Custard

Name: Classic Bread Custard
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 4 slices Stale Bread (Preferably day-old bread, cut into cubes or torn into pieces); 2 cups Whole Milk (Can use half-and-half for a richer custard); 2 whole Large Eggs; 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Adjust to your sweetness preference); 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Optional, for sprinkling); 1 tablespoon Butter (For greasing the baking dish)

This recipe guides you through making a comforting and classic bread custard, a simple yet delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. It features stale bread soaked in a rich, sweet egg and milk mixture, then baked until golden and set. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying.

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Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

45m

Cook Time

1h 5m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Dessert

English

Nutrition (per serving)

300

Calories

10g

Protein

40g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Bread soaking in custard mixture

Ingredients

Stale Bread
(Preferably day-old bread, cut into cubes or torn into pieces)
4 slices
Whole Milk
(Can use half-and-half for a richer custard)
2 cups
Large Eggs
2 whole
Granulated Sugar
(Adjust to your sweetness preference)
1 cup
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon
(Optional, for sprinkling)
1 teaspoon
Butter
(For greasing the baking dish)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Golden brown bread custard fresh from the oven

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with butter. Prepare your stale bread by cutting or tearing it into approximately 1-inch cubes and place them evenly in the greased baking dish.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with butter. Prepare your stale bread by cutting or tearing it into approximately 1-inch cubes and place them evenly in the greased baking dish.
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Using stale bread helps it absorb the custard mixture better without becoming too soggy.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined and the sugar has dissolved. Ensure there are no streaks of egg yolk.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined and the sugar has dissolved. Ensure there are no streaks of egg yolk.
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A fine mesh sieve can be used to strain the custard mixture for an extra smooth texture, though usually not necessary for bread custard.
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Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish. Gently press the bread down to ensure all pieces are submerged and soaking up the liquid. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to fully absorb the custard.
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Pour the egg and milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish. Gently press the bread down to ensure all pieces are submerged and soaking up the liquid. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to fully absorb the custard.
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Soaking the bread properly is crucial for a moist and tender custard.
4
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the top of the bread custard for added flavor and aroma. Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven.
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Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the top of the bread custard for added flavor and aroma. Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven.
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Cinnamon adds a wonderful warmth to the dessert, complementing the vanilla.
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Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the custard is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and slightly puffed.
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Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the custard is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and slightly puffed.
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To prevent over-browning, you can loosely tent the top with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
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Remove the bread custard from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the custard to fully set.
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Remove the bread custard from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the custard to fully set.
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Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra treat.