Double Boiler Raisin Bread Pudding Food

DOUBLE BOILER RAISIN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Grease the bottom and half way up the sides of the top half of a double boiler. Firmly pat the brown sugar into the pan, completely covering the bottom. Sprinkle the raisins over the brown sugar. Set aside. Spread the butter on the bread. Sprinkle on the cinnamon and rub into the butter. Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, sugar, vanilla extract and salt. Add the bread cubes, stirring gently to coat. Carefully, taking care not to disturb the layer of brown sugar, pour the milk and egg mixture against the back of a large spoon into the prepared pan. Place the double boiler over cold water and cover. Over low heat, cook until set in the center, about 1 hour (Shake pan gently to test firmness). Spoon the warm pudding into dessert dishes. Spoon the brown sugar-raisin sauce from the bottom of the pan over the pudding.

CHALLAH BREAD PUDDING WITH CHOCOLATE AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Combine warmed milk and melted butter with the sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until incorporated and smooth.
• Line a large baking dish with two-thirds of the challah slices. Sprinkle with half the chocolate chips and half the raisins. Top with remaining challah slices, layering them one on top of the other, and then remaining chocolate chips and raisins, making sure the chips and raisins get inside the layers created by the challah slices.
• Pour milk mixture slowly over the top of everything and let stand until the bread has absorbed almost all of the liquid, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Wrap the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer until set in the middle and lightly browned on top.
• Remove from oven and let cool before serving. Serve with the Chocolate Ganache drizzled over top.
• Chocolate Ganache:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream to just below a simmer.
• Place the chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Remove plastic wrap and whisk vigorously until ganache becomes a uniform smooth chocolate sauce. Serve while warm.
• Cook's Note: To make in advance, let cool, cover tightly and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Then microwave on low heat for 20 to 30 second intervals or heat over a double boiler.

DOUBLE BOILER BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Coat a 2-quart double boiler (or saucepan) with the butter (2 tablespoons). Pat the brown sugar over the butter.
• Arrange 1/3 of the bread cubes in a single layer on top of the sugar. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the raisins. Repeat with the layering with the remaining bread and raisins.
• In a small bowl beat together the eggs and half and half, vanilla and salt. Pour mixture over the bread/raisins.
• Cover pan and set over boiling water. Cook for 1 1/2 hours or until set, you will probably need to add boiling water at least once.
• Remove from heat and remove top pan from the boiling water. Let cool for 10 minutes or so and then invert onto a serving platter. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

STEAMED BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• In the top of 1-1/2-qt. double boiler, place melted butter; set aside. In a bowl, combine egg, milk, corn syrup, sugar, baking soda and spices. Mix until smooth. Stir in raisins and crumbs. Pour over melted butter. Add at least 3 in. of water to bottom of double boiler; cover and steam over medium-low heat for 1-1/2 hours. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine butter, sugar, water, egg and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add lemon zest. Serve sauce hot over warm pudding.

BUTTERSCOTCH BREAD PUDDING IN A DOUBLE BOILER

Steps:

• Trim the crusts from the bread and spread slices with the butter.
• Cut the buttered bread into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Butter the upper part of a 1 quart double boiler.
• Spread the brown sugar into it and place the bread cubes on top.
• In a medium sized bowl beat together the eggs, milk, salt and vanilla with a rotary beater.
• Pour over the bread cubes and DO NOT STIR.
• Place over boiling water in the bottom of the double boiler and cook COVERED for 1 hour or until a sliver knife comes out clean.
• If necessary add additional hot water to the base during cooking.
• As the pudding cooks it will separate into a custard portion on top and the sauce on the bottom.
• Spoon some of the sauce over the pudding and serve.

DOUBLE RAISIN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• heat oven to 350*F.
• butter a 1-quart baking dish.
• combine bread cubes and raisins in baking dish.
• combine milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and blend well.
• pour over bread and raisins.
• let stand 5 minutes.
• bake uncovered for 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• For The Sauce:.
• in a saucepan combine all sauce ingredients.
• cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 3 minutes).
• serve warm over warm or cool pudding.

RUM-RAISIN BREAD PUDDING WITH SPICED RUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak raisins in just enough rum to cover them for at least one hour, or overnight- drain before using.
• Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend.
• Add milk, sugar, cream,vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; whisk to blend well.
• Stir in bread and raisins.
• Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bake pudding uncovered until puffed and golden, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Cool slightly (pudding will fall).
• Serve warm with Spiced Rum Sauce.
• --------SPICEDRUM SAUCE --------.
• Stir brown sugar and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Add cream, rum, and cinnamon and bring to simmer.
• Simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 5 minutes.
• Serve warm.
• (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving).
• Makes 1 1/2 cups.