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Banana Bread Pudding
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Bread pudding made from cubed banana bread is served with a rich vanilla sauce. When you have too many bananas, you make banana bread. So when you have too much banana bread, make banana bread pudding!
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
ingredients
4 cups banana bread, cubed
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced firm bananas
SAUCE
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Combine the cubed banana bread and melted butter in the prepared baking dish. Toss well to coat the bread with the butter.
Add the eggs to a medium bowl and beat well. Beat in the milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until blended. Gently stir in the bananas.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and gently stir to coat the bread.
Place the dish in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 40 minutes or until done in the middle.
Meanwhile, melt the butter for the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir into the melted butter until fairly smooth. Add the milk and corn syrup. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil hard for one minute without stirring.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Serve the warm sauce over the warm bread pudding.
recipe tips
Cube the banana bread evenly. Makes it cook more evenly and provides a better texture.
Toss the bread well with the butter for better flavor and texture.
Gently fold in the bananas to keep them from breaking apart.
Serve the bread pudding warm.
Try different types of banana bread for variety.
common recipe questions
Can I use regular bread instead of banana bread?
Yes, you can use regular bread, but banana bread adds extra flavor and sweetness and is kind of the whole point of this recipe!
What can I substitute for light corn syrup in the sauce?
You can use honey or maple syrup as a substitute.
Is it necessary to use firm bananas?
Firm bananas hold up better during baking, but you can use riper bananas for a sweeter flavor.
How do I know when the bread pudding is done?
The bread pudding is done when it's set in the middle (but still moist) and lightly browned on top.
Can I add other ingredients to the bread pudding?
Yes, you can add ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins.
What can I use instead of vanilla extract?
You can use almond extract or bourbon for a stronger flavor.
How should I store leftover bread pudding?
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I prepare this bread pudding ahead of time?
You can assemble the bread pudding ahead of time and bake it before serving.
nutrition data
963 calories, 41 grams fat, 136 grams carbohydrates, 16 grams protein per serving.
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