BREAD AND RAISIN PUDDING

Bread and Raisin Pudding image

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

Thin slices ( 1/4 inch) bread, preferably from a crusty country loaf, lightly toasted, enough to cover the bottom of a 6-cup gratin dish
1 cup golden raisins
4 eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Arrange the toasted bread slices to cover the bottom of a 6-cup gratin dish. The number of slices you will need will depend on the size of the loaf. Top with the raisins.
In a bowl, beat the eggs; mix in the half-and-half, sugar and vanilla extract. Pour evenly over the bread so that all the slices are moistened.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until set. Let cool.
Just before serving, sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar. Serve cool, but not cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 348, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 106 milligrams, Sugar 37 grams, TransFat 0 grams