Why We Love This Puerto Rican Bread Pudding (Budin De Pan Receta)
Budin de Pan, also known as pudín de pan, is a style of bread pudding most popular in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other Latin American countries. Although Capirotada is slightly more popular in Mexico (sweet bread pudding made with cheese) Budin de Pan is my favorite variety because of its unique texture. You see, unlike most bread pudding recipes, where the bread is cut into cubes and then mixed gently to protect the shape and texture of the bread cubes, Budin de Pan is intentionally smushed, so the bread dissolves into the cream and egg mixture. That way, the loaves bake into a dense consistent texture that is almost like an entire solid loaf of perfectly cooked French toast. Sprinkled throughout the thick slices are chewy, sweet raisins for a great bit of toothiness. Also, Budin de Pan is made with sugar on the bottom of the pan that bakes into a rich caramel sauce. This sauce gets dumped all over the top of the loaves when you flip them out of the pan. Heaven! This easy Mexican and Puerto Rican-style bread pudding recipe (aka budin de pan receta) is enough to make two fabulous loves… So it’s perfect to have one loaf to enjoy for breakfast and another loaf for dessert!
Ingredients You Need
Butter – unsalted Brown sugar – packed Evaporate milk – or whole milk Granulated sugar – can sub with coconut sugar Spices – salt, cinnamon, allspice Raisins – to add a bit of great chewy texture to the pudding White bread – sliced or a whole loaf Vanilla extract – to bring together the sweet flavors Eggs – large
How to Make Budin De Pan
First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place one oven rack directly in the center of the oven. Set out two 9X5 inch loaf pans, and place 2 tablespoons of butter in each pan. Generously butter the sides of the pans and spread the mass of the butter on the bottom. Then sprinkle 1/2 cup of brown sugar evenly over the bottom of each loaf pan. Set aside. Place a large 6-8 quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the evaporated milk, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and raisins. Stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then immediately remove from heat so the milk mixture does not boil over. Next, tear the bread into pieces and place them into the milk mixture. Use a wooden spoon to press them down to saturate all the bread. Allow the bread to soak for 5-10 minutes. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and vanilla together. Stir the egg mixture into the bread and cream mixture. Stir continuously so the eggs mix well and do not scramble. After stirring, the bread should have completely disintegrated into mush. Pour the bread pudding batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans. Place on the center rack and bake for 55-60 minutes. It should be puffed in the center and dark brown on top. Remove the loaves and allow them to rest for 10-15 minutes. Then run a small knife around the edges of each pan to loosen the loaves. Place a serving platter over each loaf pan and flip the loaf onto the platter. Pro Tip: Make sure to do this while the pan is still warm on the bottom so the caramel sauce comes out easily. Slice and serve the bread pudding warm or at room temperature.
Serving Suggestions
You can definitely eat budín de pan all on its own, but it would also be good with a variety of sauces or toppings! Try it with:
Chocolate Sauce Caramel Sauce Whipped Cream Vanilla Ice Cream Powdered Sugar Candied Nuts or Dried Fruits
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