Brazilian recipe
Bread Pudding (Pudim de pão)
This bread pudding is a classic comforting treat in Brazilian home cooking, perfect for repurposing day-old bread into a delicious, practical dessert.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons sugar (for the caramel)
3 day-old bread rolls
500 ml milk
3 whole eggs
2 cups sugar
1 dessert spoonful lemon zest
3 day-old bread rolls
500 ml milk
3 whole eggs
2 cups sugar
1 dessert spoonful lemon zest
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets and grocery stores in Freetown. If you cannot find standard bread rolls, any crusty white bread is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Prepare the caramel by melting the 2 tablespoons of sugar in a large bundt pan.
- Carefully coat the bottom and sides of the pan with the caramel.
- Slice the bread rolls into pieces approximately 2 cm thick.
- Arrange the bread slices at the bottom of the caramelized pan.
- Blend the milk, eggs, and the 2 cups of sugar in a blender until smooth.
- Stir the lemon zest into the liquid mixture.
- Pour the mixture over the bread slices in the pan.
- Place in a preheated oven and bake in a bain-marie (water bath) for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before gently unmolding.
Observations
This recipe turns simple pantry staples into a luscious, creamy dessert. The key to its perfect texture is ensuring the bread fully soaks up the custard mixture before it goes into the oven.
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