I used cinnamon bread and it turned out very sweet. I didn't make the sauce because the kids loved it as is. Next time I will make the sauce, just to try it. I used 2 tsp of vanilla and lots of pum pkin pie spice. Delicous!

Delicious! We loved the pudding. The sauce was VERY sweet. I did add nutmeg, and that helped, but next time, I will just double every ingredient except sugar, so I get more sauce, but less sweet. I ended up with to much pudding mix to fit in an 8x8 pan- the rest fit easily into a loaf pan. The water bath method worked really well, and gave the pudding a lovely custard consistency.

This was the first time I have ever made bread pudding, but I've always enjoyed it. This was a great basic recipe. I used a cinnimon apple raisin bread so I cut back on the sugar a bit I also added some extra cinnamon and rasins. I served with an apricot sauce and fresh whipped cream...Delicious! Next time, and there will be a next time! I am going to try the sauce because that sunds really yummy too!!

This is very good! I added 3 more cups of bread, used half and half instead of heavy cream, and used less than a half cup of sugar for the sauce.

Awesome and yummy! There was a lot of sauce... so I recommend serving the sauce after each piece has been placed on a plate so that each individual can decide how much they want. (If you are eating it right away, which really is when it tastes the best). I added more vanilla. I will definitely make this again!

Absolutely fantastic!!

I made this for Christmas dinner. I baked it the night before, even made the sauce earlier in the day and just reheated in the microwave before serving. It was a hit! I used raisin bread in place of the regular bread, doubled the sauce and cut the sugar by 1/4 of a cup total. Awesome!

This is good bread pudding, if you like it soft and custardy. I found it tasted better after it sat and cooled down to room temp. The sauce was too sweet for us, but it wouldn't be nearly as good a recipe without the sauce. Next time I'll just adjust the sugar somewhat. I also found I had to increase the bread somewhat. I added a handful of raisins to the pudding too. It was yummy, just not perfect.

I used 4 cups of day old white bread instead of 3 (as suggested by others, I didn't want it to turn out too soupy) I also added cinnamon and nutmeg (I didn't measure, just generously shaked both into the bowl)I put the batter in a well-buttered 8x8 glass dish and baked at about 325 for a little over an hour w/out the bath method. This came out fantastic! It's the first time I have ever made bread pudding, my guests at Thanksgiving raved over this. Next time I will definitley make sure to have some french vanilla ice cream on hand to pair with this. A+!

I didnt make the sauce but I definatly will next time. The bread pudding was great I used cinnamon raisin bread added cinnamon and nutmeg and no water bath served warm with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caral sundae topping...

I made this today for my boss and myself, and we both loved it! I used cinnamon swirled wheat bread and added raisins, so it was just a touch too sweet for us (even me, and I have an incredible sweet tooth!), so next time I will definitely cut down on the sugar a little. Still, a very delicious, satisfyingly old-fashioned dessert, one that I will be making again and again. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

I am always asked to make this again...there is never enough! I used 5 cups fresh french bread, cut out one of the eggs, and did what an earlier reviewer suggested: use half brown sugar and half white sugar, and I used half milk and half cream. I also sprinkled some raisins on top as an after thought. It turned out great because the people who don't eat raisins can just pick them off instead of digging for them. I used a regular 8x13 brownie pan on just my oven rack, no water bath, reduced the temp and baked for well over an hour. (If I even get a hint of egg taste, I won't eat it...this doesn't taste like eggs.)Marvelous recipe! I always bake it when the kids are sleeping and hide it so I don't have to share. I'm greedy!

This recipe was great, but I made a few changes based on the reviews I read. I, like others, added 1tsp cinnamon, 1/2tsp nutmeg and 1/2c raisins to the mixture. I also used 5c bread instead of 3. Instead of whole milk I used 3c. 1% milk (scalded) and 1c.of heavy cream. I let the bread soak into the mixture for 45minutes. I placed the dish in the oven for about 45 in 350 (no water bath). It was to die for!!! This recipe was great, but I made a few changes based on the reviews I read. I, like others, added 1tsp cinnamon, 1/2tsp nutmeg and 1/2c raisins to the mixture. Instead of whole milk I used 3c 1%milk (scalded) and 1c.of heavy cream. I let the bread soak into the mixture for 45minutes. I placed the dish in the oven for about 45 in 350 (no water bath). It was to die for!!!

Took it to a potluck. People thought it was 'nice' but no one thought it was special. I thought it was just ok as well. MAY make it again if I feel a craving for bread and butter pudding.

I used 5 c. cubed bread and my own caramel syrup.

We have made this several times, and it is definitely our favorite! Everyone that tries it just loves it, especially the sauce! This is at the top of our favorite dessert list.