- by Rebecca Lang
Ninth-generation Southerner Rebecca Lang lives in Athens, Georgia, and is a cooking instructor, cookbook author, and contributing editor to Southern Living. Her fancy version of bread pudding is as comforting and rich as it is beautiful. Right out of the oven, it’s puffed high above the skillet edge, calling for a memorable morning around the table.
Level
Beginner
Prep Time
75 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Serves
6-8
Cook it With Our
Directions
- Grease a 9 Inch Skillet with the ½ tablespoon butter.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch-thick slices. Cut each slice into 6 pieces. Arrange in the skillet in a single layer, crust sides up.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, sorghum syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt. Pour evenly over the bread. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, combine the spices. Sprinkle over the bread. Arrange the pieces of butter evenly over the top. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Use a small sieve or tea strainer to dust the powdered sugar over the top. Serve immediately, straight from the skillet.
Kitchen Note: Sorghum syrup pours like honey and tastes milder than molasses. The coveted dark golden syrup can be found at Southern roadside stands and upscale grocery stores. If you can’t find it, use maple syrup.
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