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Commercially made bread pudding?

depglass — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:08:53 GMT

I'm lousy at bread pudding. I would dearly love to just go buy some. Does anyone know of a company that does this for mail order?

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

ValuSkr — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:12:51 GMT

You might be able to find frozen bread pudding at Trader Joe's. I don't know about mail-order though.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

candyagain — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:29:35 GMT

A smaller specialty grocery store in my area sells made in-store bread pudding and grapenut pudding and other such items. If you have one near you that may be the answer. They may even take orders.

Love bread pudding!

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

ThinkingOutLoud — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:39:20 GMT

I just googled 'mail order bread pudding' and several options came up at various price points (including Patti Labelle at WM for $8 - curbside pickup option),

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

Foxxee — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:56:31 GMT

Don't know where you live, but Gelson's in Southern California makes the best I ever had. I got it at the Newport Beach store.

I tried to make it quite a few times, but none of my attempts came out the same. If anyone has a similar recipe, I'd love to have it.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

Kachina624 — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:18:36 GMT

Making bread pudding is not rocket science. If you can read and follow instructions, its one of the simplest concoctions to make.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

KingstonsMom — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:41:15 GMT

@Foxxee

As a GA girl, this is my favorite bread pudding recipe by Paula Deen, although I don't like brandy, so I leave it off in the sauce.

The Best Bread Pudding By Paula Deen: It gets its name for a reason—this really is the Best Bread Pudding recipe out there! A sweet and custard-like dessert with flavors of vanilla and brown sugar, it can be served warm or cold.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 15

Ingredients

3 cups divided granulated sugar
5 large beaten eggs
2 cups milk
4 teaspoons divided vanilla extract
3 cups cubed allow to stale overnight in a bowl Italian bread
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup melted, plus 1/4 cup softened butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 beaten egg, for the sauce
1/4 cup brandy

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.

Mix together 2 cups granulated sugar, 5 eggs and milk in a bowl; add 2 teaspoons vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes.

In another bowl, mix and crumble together brown sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter and pecans.

Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven.

For the sauce:

Mix together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir together until the sugar is melted. Add the brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

Foxxee — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:43:42 GMT

@KingstonsMom

Thanks, will give it a try.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

RespectLife — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:18:30 GMT

I have seen Bread Pudding on restaurant menus...but never to purchase in retail. Sam's Club maybe comes to mind, but I have never seen it locally.

For me, it is something that needs to be fresh! We like it best warm right outta the oven.

@Foxxee

I make a LOT of Bread puddings....is there a particular flavor you are looking for?

I recently made a Pecan Pie Bread Pudding that was a huge hit! I might even had gotten the recipe from the boards.

Also made a Limoncello Bread Pudding that also was a big hit.

I have lots of recipes...if there is some flavor you have in mind, maybe I can help.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

KingstonsMom — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:37:49 GMT

@RespectLife

Was the Peacan Pie Bread Pudding recipe in Southern Living magazine by chance?

I love that one too, I make so many variations of bread pudding.

Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

6 large eggs
3 cups heavy whipping cream
3 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 16 ounce day-old French bread loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 14 cups)
Cooking Spray
2 cups pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

Praline Sauce

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

DirectionsInstructions Checklist

Step 1
Prepare the Pecan Pie Bread Pudding: Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and table salt in a very large bowl. Add bread cubes, stirring to thoroughly coat. Let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally to ensure an even coating.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Stir pecans into bread mixture, and transfer mixture to prepared dish. Bake in preheated oven until bubbly around edges and firm in center, about 1 hour, shielding with aluminum foil after 45 to 50 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 10 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare the Praline Sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until foamy and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in cream and brown sugar; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Whisk in vanilla and salt; cook, whisking constantly, until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately over warm bread pudding.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

Foxxee — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:37:30 GMT

@RespectLife

@RespectLife wrote:
I have seen Bread Pudding on restaurant menus...but never to purchase in retail. Sam's Club maybe comes to mind, but I have never seen it locally.

For me, it is something that needs to be fresh! We like it best warm right outta the oven.

@Foxxee

I make a LOT of Bread puddings....is there a particular flavor you are looking for?

I recently made a Pecan Pie Bread Pudding that was a huge hit! I might even had gotten the recipe from the boards.

Also made a Limoncello Bread Pudding that also was a big hit.

I have lots of recipes...if there is some flavor you have in mind, maybe I can help.

Thanks for the offer. The pecan sounds good and yes, I'd like to try that. It's one of my favorite pies.

Gelson's bread pudding was not like a custard or pudding. Bread cubes ended up whole and not saturated with liquid. It had more substance like stuffing for a turkey, more dry than soaked, and with cinnamon, nuts, white raisins, and what appeared to be a small bit of cherry pie filling swirled throughout.

I tried using a few eggs, a little milk and it always came out too wet even though I reduced amounts for the next time.

I'm thinking now Gelson's might have tossed the bread, raisins, nuts, sugar, cinnamon and cherry pie filling together, put inside the containers, then poured a little of the eggs, milk, and vanilla mixture over the top before baking. I might be missing a few spices, though. Haven't tried that.

Maybe, Gelson's shouldn't call it a pudding, because it's not at all like that.

Thanks in advance for the pecan pie bread pudding recipe. Sounds yummy.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

Nightowlz — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 03:01:50 GMT

I don't have a clue. I have never ate it or even know what's in it besides bread.

The first time I heard of bread pudding was when David was talking about it on QVC several years back.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

RespectLife — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:52:33 GMT

@KingstonsMom

@Foxxee

This is the recipe I used...it seems a tad diff

Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

This Pecan Pie Bread Pudding has the signature sweet, sticky, crunchy flavor of pecan pie married into a delicious dessert or breakfast treat.

6 cups Italian or French bread, cubed
2 cups milk **I WAS OUT OF MILK, SO USED A COMBO OF HEAVY CREAM AND HALF/HALF AND WENT OVER TWO CUPS. Didn't want it to come out dry. I'd say and extra 1/4 cup liquid.
3 eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

1. Cube the bread into bite size pieces- it should be a day or two old, not fresh. Place bread in a large bowl.

2. Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and white sugar.

3. Pour over bread to coat completely; let soak for 10 minutes. **I LET IT SOAK A LOT LONGER, closer to an hour, kept stirring.

4. Pour the bread mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan. **I USED A 9" ROUND TEMPTATIONS CASSEROLE. IMHO, 9x 13 would be too big.

5. In a medium bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, and melted butter.

6. Pour the butter mixture over the bread and top with pecans.

7. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. ** I went the full 40 mins and served warm.

Nutrition

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

depglass — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:46:35 GMT

I'll try the Walmart first, no Trader Joes or specialty stores around here. I have found Patti LaBelle's sweet potato pie at Walmart years ago. Failing that, I'll try making it one more time. I think I used too much bread the couple times I've done it.

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

aroc3435 — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:55:12 GMT

@Foxxee I went to the Gelson's website recipes sectin but couldn't find their recipe for this. Then I searched for bread pudding with cherry pie fillig recipe and found some.

I think if you do that kind of a search and peruse the results you might find one close to what you want, especially if the picture resembles what you've had from them and then you'll have a better clue about method/technique and ingredients.

I wish you luck in your pursuit.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Re: Commercially made bread pudding?

Foxxee — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:01:09 GMT

@aroc3435

@aroc3435 wrote:
@Foxxee I went to the Gelson's website recipes sectin but couldn't find their recipe for this. Then I searched for bread pudding with cherry pie fillig recipe and found some.

I think if you do that kind of a search and peruse the results you might find one close to what you want, especially if the picture resembles what you've had from them and then you'll have a better clue about method/technique and ingredients.
I wish you luck in your pursuit.

aroc3435
Washington, DC

@aroc3435

Thanks for the tip.