Bread Pudding – Soft & Sweet Dessert with Milk and Sugar

Sometimes the best desserts come from simple things. Bread pudding is a soft, creamy, and sweet dessert that you can make with just bread, milk, and sugar. It’s warm, comforting, and perfect after lunch or dinner. 🍞🥄

This dish is very popular in many homes. You don’t need an oven or fancy ingredients. You can make it in a pan or steam it. Let’s make this delicious dessert that feels like love in every bite!

📋 Ingredients:

• 4 slices of white or brown bread (remove edges)
• 2 cups milk 🥛
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 egg (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter 🧈
• A few raisins or dry fruits (optional)

👨‍🍳 Steps to Make:

1. Cut the bread into small pieces and place in a bowl.
2. In a pan, heat milk and sugar together. Stir until sugar melts.
3. Let the milk cool a little. Then add the egg and vanilla essence. Mix well.
4. Pour this milk mix over the bread pieces. Add butter and raisins.
5. Let it soak for 5 minutes. Then mix lightly.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased pan or steel bowl.
7. Cover with foil and steam for 20–25 minutes OR bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes.
8. Let it cool a bit. Serve warm or chilled. 🍽️

💡 Tips:

✅ Use stale (1-day old) bread — it soaks better.
✅ Skip the egg if you want it eggless.
✅ Add cardamom for desi flavor.

📝 Disclaimer:

This recipe is for fun and food ideas. Cooking time may be different on stove or oven. Please check all ingredients for allergies. Use clean kitchen tools and safe cooking methods.