Dutch Bread Dish with Raisins

Transform your leftover bread into a comforting classic with this Dutch Bread Dish with Raisins, a delightful twist on bread pudding! Perfectly golden and lightly spiced with cinnamon, this recipe combines chunks of stale white or brioche bread soaked in a creamy, vanilla-scented custard. Plump raisins add bursts of sweetness, while the custard creates a luxuriously soft texture with just the right amount of richness. This easy, oven-baked dessert or breakfast casserole is ready in just over an hour and is ideal for using up pantry staples. Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible treat that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a midweek indulgence, this dish is as simple as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 400 grams stale bread (preferably white or brioche)
• 500 ml whole milk
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 4 pieces large eggs
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 150 grams raisins
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
• 15 grams powdered sugar (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Tear the stale bread into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and cream over low heat until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.

Step 5

Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.

Step 6

Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces in the mixing bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes so the bread absorbs the liquid.

Step 7

Gently fold in the raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 8

Grease a baking dish (approximately 9x9 inches or equivalent) with unsalted butter.

Step 9

Pour the custard-soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Optionally sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving for a sweet finishing touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1505.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3149.7

Total Fat 101.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1037.3mg	0%
Sodium 2551.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 485.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 268.7g
Protein 86.1g	0%

Vitamin D 386.9IU	0%
Calcium 1269.6mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 2697.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 60.6%