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Bread Cake

Discover creative ways to turn stale bread into delectable desserts. From classic bread and butter pudding to chocolate-hazelnut delights, these recipes prevent food waste while delivering delicious treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 searving
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: british, classic, French, Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • Core Ingredients for Bread-Based Desserts:
  • Bread sourdough, brioche, challah, croissants, or white bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk or cream
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • Optional Add-Ins for Customization:
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried fruit raisins, apricots, figs
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons liqueur e.g., Grand Marnier, rum

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Choose Your Bread: Tear or slice stale bread into chunks and place in the dish.
  3. Prepare the Custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until combined.
  4. Combine & Soak: Pour the custard mixture over the bread. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Add Mix-Ins (Optional): Sprinkle chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts over the mixture.
  6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and set.