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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Weekend Project

I need to take my mind off current events, as its given me a huge headache. So, let's cook.





 I really, really, like bread pudding. Here's a new recipe I found this morning.

Sinful Bread Pudding
Adapted from How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

+ 6 cups baguette or ciabatta, cut or torn into 1-inch chunks
+ 4 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
+ 2 cups half-and-half
+ 3/4 cup maple syrup
+ 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
+ a pinch of salt
+ 3 tablespoons rum or whiskey
+ 4 eggs
+ 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Over low heat in a small saucepan butter, half and half, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and liquor until the butter just melts. In the meantime, butter an 8x8 baking dish or a casserole that fits 1.5 quarts.
2. Put bread pieces into casserole and pour the slightly cooled milk mixture on top. Let sit for a few minutes, submerging any pieces of bread that rise to the top.
3. Beat the eggs lightly, and pour over the bread mixture along with the chocolate chips. Stir gently, being careful not to tear up too many of the bread pieces.
4. Bake for 45 minutes. The center will be a little wobbly still, but it will set as it cools. Serve warm.


Enjoy,

Stephen

12 comments:

  1. Add some Chantilly creme sauce and good to go! :-)

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  2. You don't put raisins in it? i thought you did. I'm copying this recipe down and trying to get mom to make it.

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    1. Depends on the recipe I use..but love my raisins. Thanks, Corey.

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  3. Chocolate chips in bread pudding? I LIKE it!

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  4. Chocolate rules - it goes with ANYYTHING!!

    Phyllis (N/W Jersey)

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  5. I love bread pudding, but chocolate chips? Genius!

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    1. Thanks, Leigh. I do too and wish I'd thought of it. I just stumbled across the recipe.

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