Simple Bread Pudding

Preparation mode

• Place 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan and heat over low heat.
• Stir until the sugar melts and turns golden brown.
• Pour the caramel into a pudding mold, spreading it evenly over the bottom and sides. Set aside.
• Tear the bread into small pieces and place them in a large bowl.
• Heat the milk and pour over the bread, leaving it to soak for about 15 minutes to soften.
• In a blender, beat the eggs, 1 cup of sugar and the vanilla essence.
• Add the bread and milk mixture to the blender and blend until smooth.
• If desired, add raisins to the mixture and stir with a spoon.
• Pour the mixture into the caramelized pan.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Bake the pudding in a bain-marie (place the pudding mold inside a larger baking tray with hot water).
• Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and let cool completely before unmolding.
• To unmold, run a knife around the edges of the pan and turn the pudding out onto a plate.