Beat the condensed milk with the bread! I make this dessert for years in 5 minutes!

This classic bread pudding is rich, comforting, and surprisingly easy to prepare. The custardy bread layers bake up golden and soft inside, while the optional caramel sauce adds a deep, sweet finish.

Ingredients

For the Pudding

• 1 liter milk

• 1 loaf French bread, sliced

• 400 g sweetened condensed milk

• 4 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

For the Caramel Sauce

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup water

Instructions

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