2 cups milk
2 tbsp. butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

  • heat milk, butter, sugar, and salt until butter has melted
  • beat eggs and pour hot milk into eggs
  • add vanilla and mix well

1 tsp. butter
1/2 loaf challah or brioche

  • butter 8x8” baking dish
  • cut bread into 2” cubes and fill baking dish
  • pour milk mixture over bread
  • bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, until custard is set and bread is browned
  • serve with berries and créme anglaise

reheating:

  • bake covered at 350°F for 15 minutes, uncovering for last 2 minutes for a crispy top

source: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012636-simple-bread-pudding