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22) Anise-scented bread pudding

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups cubed stale bread day-old bolillo or French bread
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp ground anise or 1 tbsp crushed anise seed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dried fruit

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Place bread cubes in the dish. Scatter raisins if using.
  3. Whisk milk, eggs, sugar, anise, vanilla, salt, and melted butter until combined.
  4. Pour custard over bread, pressing down so bread soaks up liquid. Let sit 10 minutes.
  5. Bake 35–40 minutes until set and lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes before serving.