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Delicate Bread Pudding

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Introduction

Delicate Bread Pudding is a classic dessert that offers a comforting blend of sweetness and texture. With its rich, custardy center and buttery brioche exterior, this pudding promises to be an indulgent treat for any palate.

Tips for this recipe

For a smooth batter and consistent cooking, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. The use of high-quality brioche enhances the pudding’s texture while maintaining its delicate flavor.

Why you will love this recipe

This Delicate Bread Pudding is a testament to traditional dessert craftsminas. Its perfect balance of simplicity and complexity makes it an irresistible choice for anyone seeking a timeless, comforting dish that also pleases the sophisticated taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 25 ounces brioche, sliced
  • 4 cups whole milk, at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or more to taste)
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 large orange, or more juice as needed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or cherry or plum eau-de-vie

Advised equipment

  • Stand Mixer with Bowl Accessories
  • Silicone Baking Mat
  • Digital Kitchen Scale
  • Medium-Sized Casseroe Dish
  • Springform Pan
  • Heat-Resistant Silicone Bread/Pie Pans
  • Digital Oven Thermometer
  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • Oven Mitt
  • Wire Cooling Rack

History of the recipe

The art of creating bread puddings spans centuries, with roots in European cuisine. Originating as a way to use stale bread and prevent waste, it has evolved into a celebration of flavors, textures, and culinary craftsmanship.

Fun facts about this recipe

Brioche serves as the cornerstone for Delicate Bread Pudding, offering a soft yet airy foundation that complements rich custard. The inclusion of eau-de-vie introduces a subtle complexity and depth to an otherwise classic dessert.

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Delicate Bread Pudding

Delicate Bread Pudding

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Equipment

  • Stand Mixer with Bowl Accessories - A versatile stand mixer capable of mixing, whipping, and kneading dough; includes bowls for various sizes. Ideal for making bread pudding batter and combining ingredients efficiently.

  • Silicone Baking Mat - Non-stick silicone baking mat that can be used on any oven rack, providing even heat distribution and easy cleanup. Useful for lining trays or pans when preparing bread pudding to prevent sticking.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - An accurate digital kitchen scale helps in precise measurement of ingredients, ensuring the perfect balance required for a delicate dessert like bread pudding.

  • Medium-Sized Casserole Dish - A suitable size for baking bread pudding; with high walls to prevent spillovers and a tight lid or cover to lock in moisture during the cooking process.

  • Springform Pan - Ideal for delicate desserts like cheesecake, it can also be used for bread pudding recipes that require an easy release of contents without damaging their texture.

  • Heat-Resistant Silicone Bread/Pie Pans - Designed to handle the high temperatures needed in baking; perfect for making individual servings or a single large batch of bread pudding.

  • Digital Oven Thermometer - A digital oven thermometer ensures accurate temperature control during baking, which is crucial for achieving the desired texture and consistency of bread pudding.

  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray - Useful for greasing bakeware before adding ingredients or coating the pan to prevent sticking, especially when making delicate desserts like bread pudding that are challenging to remove from their container.

  • Oven Mitt - Essential kitchen equipment for handling hot dishes safely during preparation and baking processes.

  • Wire Cooling Rack - Helps in cooling the bread pudding quickly after it comes out of the oven by allowing air circulation around all sides, preventing sogginess.

  • Parchment Paper Sheets - Great for lining baking sheets and molds to facilitate cleanup and transferring delicate desserts like bread pudding from one container to another without sticking.

Ingredients

  • 25 ounces brioche, sliced

  • 4 cups whole milk, at room temperature

  • 3 large eggs, separated

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup sugar, or more to taste

  • Grated zest and juice of 1 large orange, or more juice to taste

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or cherry or plum eau-de-vie

Instructions

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Instruction 1

To make the puddings, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter six 10-ounce ramekins. Combine the brioche and milk in a saucepan and let sit for 10 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Place the saucepan over medium-high heat, and when bubbles form around the edges of the milk, remove from the heat.
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Instruction 3

In a mixer fitted with a paddle (or in a bowl with a hand mixer), beat together the egg yolks and sugar until light and pale. Lightly beat the hot bread mixture into the eggs. It will break up into chunks, but don't let it turn to mash.
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Instruction 4

Whisk the whites with the salt in the clean mixer bowl (or a large bowl) until they hold soft peaks. Beat in the vanilla. Fold the whites into the bread mixture. Ladle the pudding mixture into the ramekins. Set the ramekins in a baking dish just large enough to hold them, and pour enough boiling water into the dish to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
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Instruction 5

Bake the puddings until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Remove from the water bath.
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Instruction 6

While the puddings bake, make the sauce: Combine the sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the white wine. Taste and adjust the orange juice and sugar, if desired.
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Instruction 7

To serve, invert the puddings into shallow bowls, and spoon a little sauce over and around each.
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