Sourdough Ambrosia Bread Pudding Recipes

SOURDOUGH BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Butter a 2.5-quart casserole dish. Fill the dish with the bread, and mix in the raisins and cranberries. Press the mixture down slightly so it's level with the top of the dish.
• 2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat eggs well with the sugar. Mix in the large can of evaporated milk, the cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg, and beat well. Pour over the bread. Push bread down under the liquid.
• 3. Bake at 325°F for about 1 hour, until eggs are set. Remove from oven and let rest about 15 minutes before serving.
• 4. Make the sauce to pour over each serving: Combine 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1 stick butter, and 3/4 cup sugar in a saucepan. Heat to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally; then remove from heat. Stir in 2 tsp brandy or vanilla.
• 5. Spoon portions of bread pudding into serving dishes and top with the sauce. Refrigerate any leftovers and reheat before serving again.

SOURDOUGH BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Place bread cubes in lightly greased 2-quart casserole. In large bowl beat together milk, eggs, egg yolks, sugar, almond extract, nutmeg, & cinnamon. Pour over bread cubes. Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Bake in preheated 350°F oven until knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Serve with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon, if desired.
• Note: For a puffier pudding, refrigerate several hours or overnight before baking.).

SOURDOUGH CHEDDAR BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add diced slices of bread, stirring until coated.
• Add grated Cheddar cheese; stir well.
• Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, with a wire whisk combine milk, egg yolks, salt, dry mustard, worsteshire sauce and cayenne pepper.
• Beat well.
• Pour over the bread cubes.
• In another bowl beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry, fold into bread mixture, toss until mixed.
• Spoon into a lightly greased 9-inch square baking dish.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Bake, uncovered at 325 for 30 minutes, or until the center is set.
• Serves 6.