How can I make my bread pudding firmer?
I have a bread pudding recipe I like, but would like to make it firmer. How would I go about this ?
Best Answer
Either:
- Use less custard
- Use more thickener (flour/cornstarch) in the custard
- Bake it longer on a lower heat to dry it out a little more
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How do you make bread pudding firm?
Let the bread soak for about 20 minutes. While the bread is soaking, preheat the oven to 350\xb0F. After the 20 minutes, bake the bread pudding for 35-40 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the internal temperature is 160\xb0F. The bread pudding will come out a little jiggly but will firm up a bit.How do you fix runny bread pudding?
If you somehow overcook it and it becomes dry or you're reheating your bread pudding, you can fix it by adding a bread pudding sauce or cream on top.Why did my bread pudding come out soggy?
First, your bread wasn't stale enough. If your bread is still pretty mushy when you're putting it into the bread pudding, you might end up with a stale pudding. Try using fully stale bread. If you don't have any, leave your bread out overnight on the countertop so that it can become stale.Can you overcook bread pudding?
Overcooking may cause curdled or weeping custard. To determine doneness in egg dishes such as bread or rice pudding, quiche, casseroles, strata, etc. the center of the mixture should reach 160 degrees F when measured with a food thermometer.Decadent and EASY Bread Pudding Recipe
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Answer 2
Use a firmer bread, or buy unsliced bread and cut thicker pieces.
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