Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce is a classic and comforting dessert that combines soft, custardy bread with a sweet and creamy sauce. It’s a perfect way to use up stale bread and create a delicious treat. Here’s a recipe to make this delightful dessert:

Ingredients:

For the bread pudding:
– 6 cups stale bread, torn into small pieces
– 2 cups milk
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

For the vanilla sauce:
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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