Pudding from Doughnut Muffins

I had some brioche dough rolls that, unfortunately, remained uneaten, so I decided to turn them into a delicious pudding. And I did well, because the result was spectacular! Generally, this pudding is made from leftover dry sweet bread, old bread that is 2-3 days old, or even from leftover drier cake batter. Everyone can customize the recipe according to their own tastes, choosing their favorite fruits or flavors.

We start by taking a large pot in which we will heat the milk. We add the butter and raisins, then place the pot over moderate heat. It is important not to let the mixture boil, but just to heat it up, so that the flavors blend perfectly. In the meantime, we take care of the dry ingredients. We beat the eggs in a large bowl together with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, mixing well until we obtain a homogeneous and fluffy mixture.

The rolls or dry sweet bread are cut into cubes of about 2 cm, which we arrange evenly in a prepared baking dish. After we have obtained the egg mixture, we begin to gradually add 3-4 tablespoons of warm milk, stirring continuously to dilute the mixture. This step is essential for achieving a creamy pudding. We then pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, making sure everything is well covered.

To ensure that the raisins do not burn during baking, we try to bury them as well as possible in the mixture. Using a spoon, we press the pieces of bread to allow them to absorb the liquid from the dish. After we are done, we place the dish in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake the pudding for about 45 minutes.

If we notice that the top of the pudding starts to brown too much, we can cover it with a piece of parchment paper to prevent burning. The pudding is served warm, ideally with a caramel sauce on top or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. In our case, we opted for vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, and the heat of the pudding melted the ice cream, creating a delicious sauce that perfectly soaked the pudding. This is a simple yet extremely satisfying recipe that transforms leftovers into a true delight! Enjoy!