French toast bread pudding from Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips (page 18) by Ina Garten

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Ingredients

half and half cream
eggs
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Serves : 8

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angela_gnbj4y on May 17, 2026

Love this recipe. Have made it a few times and it is always a hit. I add 1 T Cointreau to the custard and I cube the bread. Have used brioche or croissants and always is tasty. Easy to make ahead.
adellel on April 05, 2026

So good! Definitely use half of the orange zest.
julesamomof2 on October 18, 2022

I served this to my overnight guests for brunch and followed the directions exactly as written. I used raisin challah as that was the only type I could find and I thought that it added some interest. I would say my guests were mixed, some loved it, but some (myself included) thought it was mostly soggy bread. And while I liked not having to prep ahead, dealing with a water bath with guests sipping coffee nearby was not ideal. I will probably try another recipe next time I want a baked french toast for a crowd.
anya_sf on May 02, 2019

I left the sliced bread out overnight to dry. I made 1/2 recipe, using about 12 oz challah and a mixture of milk and half-and-half. I accidentally baked it covered for an hour, then uncovered for about 20 minutes more and it was perfect. Delicious and decadent. Cinnamon and raisins would be nice additions.
Delys77 on October 31, 2011

The orange scented custard is fabulous and the challah gives this a fabulous texture.