Bread pudding is served as a dessert and can be made a variety of ways and from many recipes, the origin of which may depend on the country or region you are in. The typical American recipe usually consists of “old” plain bread cut into cubes, eggs, sugar, butter, milk and spices such as vanilla, nutmeg or cinnamon and some type of fruit such as raisins, bananas, etc.
The bread is usually soaked in a mixture, other ingredients added and then baked. It can be served alone, along with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Often in Kentucky it is topped with a bourbon sauce, an authentic Kentucky food tradition.
