Justin Wilson’s Eazy Bread Pudding

A rich, old-fashioned bread pudding made with brandy, raisins, and vanilla—baked until golden and full of warm Southern flavor, just like Justin liked it!

Justin Wilson’s Bread Pudding is the perfect way to turn simple pantry staples into something special. It’s a rustic, no-fuss dish that fills your kitchen with the sweet scent of home and tradition—ideal for holidays, family gatherings, or any time you want an easy dessert with old-school Southern charm.

What is Bread Pudding?

Made with chunks of day-old white bread, Bread Pudding is a comforting dessert soaked in a warm, vanilla custard made with eggs, sweet raisins, and a generous pour of brandy, and baked until golden and set.

How to Serve Justin Wilson’s Bread Pudding

Justin says: You do not need any rum sauce for this pudding. Serve with vanilla ice cream on top.

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Justin Wilson’s Eazy Bread Pudding

A rich, old-fashioned bread pudding made with brandy, raisins, and vanilla—baked until golden and full of warm Southern flavor, just like Justin liked it!

SERVINGS: 10

PREP TIME: 45 minutes (15 minutes active)

COOK TIME: 45 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of stale white bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 1 cup of brandy
  • 3 cups of milk
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
  • 2 cups of raisins
  • Peanut oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Rip the stale bread into large chunks and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the sugar and brandy to the beaten eggs, then add the milk and beat well.
  3. Mix in the vanilla and raisins and pour the mixture over the bread.
  4. Mix all the ingredients together and let the mixture sit until the liquid has soaked into the bread, mixing two or three times.
  5. Turn the bread mixture into a 9x12-inch casserole or baking dish oiled with peanut oil and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out dry, 30-45 minutes.

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