A popular delicacy with a lengthy history that spans centuries is bread pudding. It’s a beloved comfort food staple, beloved for its warm, custard-like texture and straightforward ingredients. The Golden Corral Bread Pudding is among the most well-liked varieties. Numerous people have fallen in love with this delicacy because of its rich, aromatic, and creamy texture. This dish is easy to make and satisfying for both inexperienced and seasoned cooks. Let’s get started on how to make this delectable dessert at home!
INGREDIENTS
For the Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups of day-old bread (French or Italian), cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of raisins (optional)
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
- Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray nonstick cooking spray or use butter to grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the cubed bread throughout the baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Custard
- Mix the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg well in a large mixing dish.
- Sprinkle the raisins on top of the bread cubes if using them.
- Make sure all of the bread slices are saturated when you pour the custard mixture over them.
Step 3: Bake the Pudding
- Give the bread a good fifteen minutes to soak up the custard.
- When the top of the baking dish is golden brown and a knife put into the middle comes out clean, bake it in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Take it out of the oven and let it to cool a little.
Step 4: Prepare the Caramel Sauce
- Make the caramel sauce while the bread pudding bakes. Heat the water and sugar in a pot over a medium flame. After the sugar dissolves, stir.
- Elevate the temperature to a high level and proceed to boil the mixture without mixing. Boil until the mixture gets a rich caramel color.
- Take the mixture off the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream (it will bubble).
- Smoothly stir in the butter and salt.
- Before serving, allow the sauce to cool somewhat.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Drizzle the heated bread pudding with the caramel sauce.
- Savor this delicious dessert with your loved ones!
Golden Corral Bread Pudding
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Serving spoon
Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding:
- 6 cups of day-old bread (French or Italian), cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of raisins (optional)
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
- Set the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray nonstick cooking spray or use butter to grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the cubed bread throughout the baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Custard
- Mix the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg well in a large mixing dish.
- Sprinkle the raisins on top of the bread cubes if using them.
- Make sure all of the bread slices are saturated when you pour the custard mixture over them.
Step 3: Bake the Pudding
- Give the bread a good fifteen minutes to soak up the custard.
- When the top of the baking dish is golden brown and a knife put into the middle comes out clean, bake it in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Take it out of the oven and let it to cool a little.
Step 4: Prepare the Caramel Sauce
- Make the caramel sauce while the bread pudding bakes. Heat the water and sugar in a pot over a medium flame. After the sugar dissolves, stir.
- Elevate the temperature to a high level and proceed to boil the mixture without mixing. Boil until the mixture gets a rich caramel color.
- Take the mixture off the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream (it will bubble).
- Smoothly stir in the butter and salt.
- Before serving, allow the sauce to cool somewhat.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Drizzle the heated bread pudding with the caramel sauce.
- Savor this delicious dessert with your loved ones!
Video
1. What is Golden Corral Bread Pudding?
Cubed bread is soaked in a thick custard mixture to make the delectable Golden Corral Bread Pudding, which is cooked till golden and served with a sweet caramel sauce.
2. What type of bread should I use?
French or Italian bread that is a day old is ideal. It gives the pudding a lovely texture and effectively absorbs the custard.
3. Can I use fresh bread instead of day-old bread?
Yes, but the bread that is a day older has a fuller texture because it absorbs the custard mixture more efficiently.
4. Do I have to include raisins in the bread pudding?
Raisins are not required. You are welcome to omit them or swap them out for other ingredients like chocolate chips or almonds.
5. How do I know when the bread pudding is done baking?
When the top is golden brown and a knife plunged into the center comes out clean, the bread pudding is done. Usually, this takes forty to fifty minutes.
6. Can I make the caramel sauce ahead of time?
It is possible to prepare the caramel sauce in advance. Before serving, just give it a little reheat.
7. Can I serve the bread pudding cold?
Although it tastes best warm, bread pudding may also be served cold. Its warmth and tenderness can be restored by giving it a brief microwave reheat.
8. How should I store leftover bread pudding?
Remaining bread pudding should be refrigerated in an airtight container. It can last for three days at most. Before consuming, microwave individual portions to reheat them.
9. Can I freeze bread pudding?
It is possible to freeze bread pudding. Use an airtight container or wrap it securely in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. It has a maximum three-month frozen period. Before serving, reheat and let it thaw in the fridge.
Nutrition Fact –
(assuming 8 servings)
Per Serving:
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugars: 30 g
- Protein: 6 g
