Aunt Rosa's Bread Pudding, not to be Confused with Bread and Butter Pudding
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Aunt Rosa's Bread Pudding, not to be Confused with Bread and Butter Pudding
Description
This bread pudding recipe uses a loaf of white or whole wheat bread that is soaked with water and squeezed to achieve a moist base. To this, cinnamon, raisins, brown sugar, a beaten egg, sherry, molasses (optional), and softened butter are added and mixed until evenly combined. The mixture is spread evenly in a buttered baking sheet, resulting in a soft and dense pudding when baked at 350°F (180°C) until golden. The final touch of sprinkling white sugar before finishing in the oven adds a subtle sweet crust.
The flavors blend warmly, with cinnamon and molasses contributing sweet spice, raisins adding bursts of sweetness, and sherry providing a nuanced depth. The soft, almost custard-like texture contrasts nicely with the slight crust on top.
Once baked and cooled, the pudding is sliced into bars and traditionally enjoyed warm, often accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee. Its nostalgic and homey character makes it a satisfying dessert or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf white bread 1.5 lb loaf or whole wheat bread (about 16 slices)
- 1 tsp cinnamon more or less depending on preference
- 1.5 cups raisins
- ½ cup brown sugar more. if desired
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sherry
- 1 tablespoon molasses or treacle, optional
- ⅓ cup butter cut into pieces, at room temperature
- ½ tsp white sugar (as desired, for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Butter a cookie sheet.
- Soak the bread with water and squeeze the excess water out then place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, except for the white sugar (to sprinkle). Stir well to mix all the ingredients together, until it's evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture onto the buttered tray and spread evenly. You can see the mushy consistency in this photo; if yours is too dry, you probably didn't soak it enough (I made this mistake the first time). Push down with a fork until the mixture is as even as possible.
- Bake in preheated 350° F(180°C) oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until it starts to turn golden brown (turn the tray around half way through baking). Sprinkle with sugar to finish.
- When cool, cut into slices or bars and serve, preferable with a piping hot cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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