This recipe is reminiscent of classic bread pudding with a fun twistour favorite hot and fresh doughnuts.
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It’s easy, delicious, and unique.
It’s topped off with a homemade butter-bourbonsauce that perfectly brings together the rich flavor combination.
Bring this bread pudding to your next church potluck or family dinner party for theultimate dessertchoice.
What Is Bread Pudding?
The popularity of bread pudding never seemed to subside.
Let stand while the oven preheats, and bake in a water bath as directed.
The sauce can also be prepared ahead.
Make as directed, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop when ready to use.
Lightly butter a glass or enamel-coated 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
Place doughnut pieces in baking dish.
Pour mixture over doughnuts in baking dish; let sit 1 hour.
Bake pudding:
Place baking dish inside of a metal 9- x 13-inch baking dish.
Place water bath in preheated oven and bake 40-43 minutes, or until custard is just set.
Remove from oven and let cool in water bath until just cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
Remove 11- x 7-inch dish from water bath to scoop and serve.
Cook, stirring constantly, over medium until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
The firm texture of stale doughnuts can help them absorb the custard more readily.
To avoid a soggy doughnut bread pudding, simply pour the custard over the doughnuts to coat.
Avoid overmixing or overworking the ingredients, which could cause a mealy, soggy texture.
ensure to bake in a water bath for the most gentle, even baking to ensure the right texture.
We do recommend cooling slightly after baking to help the bread pudding set before slicing.
