Irish Soda Bread Pudding
Everyone's favorite Irish quick bread makes for an exquisite dessert when baked into a custard with eggs, sugar, and half-and-half.
Ingredients
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12 cups (1-inch cubes) Irish soda bread (1 loaf)
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4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
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2 cups half & half
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1 cup sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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Kosher salt
Description
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Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 3-quart baking dish, place the bread cubes in an even layer, then drizzle evenly with the butter.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour the custard over the bread in the baking dish and press bread to soak up liquid. Let stand 10 minutes.
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Bake the bread pudding until the filling is set and it is golden on top, about 40 minutes. Let cool to warm, then serve.