Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Introduction
This Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding is a heartwarming dessert that brings together the rich flavors of custardy bread with a silky vanilla sauce. It’s the perfect way to use up stale bread, turning it into a decadent, comforting treat that’s just like something Grandma used to make. Topped with a smooth vanilla sauce, every bite is a delightful mix of sweet and creamy.

Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding:

5 cups stale bread, cubed (preferably French or brioche)
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 large eggs
¾ cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup raisins (optional)
2 tbsp butter, melted
For the Vanilla Sauce:

1 cup whole milk
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken)
How to Make
For the Bread Pudding: