Irish Soda Bread Pudding- Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups cubed Irish soda bread (day‑old works best)
• 3 cups half‑and‑half (or whole milk + cream mix)
• 4 large eggs
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ½ cup raisins or currants (optional)
• 2 tbsp butter (for greasing dish)

Method

1. Prepare bread
   • Cut soda bread into cubes.
   • If fresh, toast lightly in the oven for 10 minutes to dry out.
2. Make custard
   • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and half‑and‑half until smooth.
3. Combine
   • Butter a baking dish.
   • Add bread cubes and raisins.
   • Pour custard over bread, pressing gently so cubes soak up liquid.
   • Let sit for 15 minutes.
4. Bake
   • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
   • Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until golden and custard is set.
5. Serve
   • Enjoy warm, topped with whipped cream or a drizzle of Irish whiskey sauce.

Tips

• Use brown sugar instead of white for deeper flavor.
• Add orange zest for brightness.
• Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.