Bread Pudding Recipe: Based on NeemTime research
🧂 Ingredients (All Homemade or Readily Available at Home)
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bread (homemade or day-old) | 4 cups (about 200g) | Cut into 1-inch cubes |
| Whole milk | 2 cups (480 ml) | Or substitute with homemade almond milk |
| Eggs | 2 large | Fresh |
| Sugar | ½ cup (100g) | You can use jaggery or honey as substitute |
| Butter | 2 tbsp (28g) | Melted; can use homemade ghee |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp | Optional, or use cardamom or cinnamon |
| Raisins or chopped nuts | ¼ cup (optional) | Any dry fruits on hand |
| Ground cinnamon or nutmeg | ½ tsp | Optional, for flavor |
🥣 Step-by-Step Preparation with Calories
Step 1: Prep the Bread
Cut 4 cups of bread into 1-inch cubes. If the bread is fresh, toast lightly to dry it out.
🕒 Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~550 kcal (entire bread quantity)
Step 2: Make the Custard
In a mixing bowl, whisk:
2 eggs (140 kcal)
½ cup sugar (400 kcal)
2 cups milk (300 kcal)
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
🕒 Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Calories: ~840 kcal
Step 3: Combine and Soak
Pour the custard over the bread cubes in a large bowl or baking dish.
Gently mix and let sit for 15–20 minutes so the bread absorbs the liquid.
🕒 Time: 20 minutes (resting)
🔥 Calories: ~0 added (just absorption)
Step 4: Add Raisins/Nuts (Optional)
Mix in ¼ cup raisins or chopped nuts (~100 kcal)
🕒 Time: 2 minutes
🔥 Calories: 100 kcal
Step 5: Prepare for Baking
Grease a baking dish with 1 tbsp butter (~100 kcal)
Transfer mixture into the dish. Dot the top with 1 tbsp melted butter (another ~100 kcal)
🕒 Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Calories: 200 kcal
Step 6: Bake
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until top is golden and the center is set.
🕒 Time: 40 minutes
🔥 Calories: 0 added
Step 7: Rest and Serve
Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
🕒 Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Calories: 0 added
🕒 Total Time Breakdown
| Task | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep (steps 1–3) | 30 minutes (including soaking) |
| Baking | 40 minutes |
| Cooling | 10 minutes |
| Total Time | ~1 hour 20 minutes |
🔥 Total Calories (Entire Dish)
| Step | Calories |
|---|---|
| Bread | 550 kcal |
| Custard (milk, eggs, sugar) | 840 kcal |
| Butter | 200 kcal |
| Raisins/Nuts (optional) | 100 kcal |
| Total | ~1,690 kcal |
🍽 Calories Per Person
1690 kcal ÷ 4 = ~422 kcal per serving