National Bread Pudding Day

National Bread Pudding Day celebrates bread pudding, a custard made with bread cubes. The dish originated in the 11th or 12th century as a way to use stale bread. Early versions were savory, combining bread with ingredients such as cheese, onions, mushrooms, vegetables, or meat before baking. Sweet versions emerged later as sugar became more affordable.

Bread pudding can be made with many kinds of bread, including baguette, brioche, challah, cinnamon raisin bread, and panettone. Sweet versions may include fruit, nuts, or chocolate, while savory versions can feature herbs, vegetables, or proteins. It may be served hot or cold, with or without a sauce.

National Bread Pudding Day is observed on November 13th. However, accounts differ about the date: The Nibble notes that cookbook author George Cleary identified May 15th as National Bread Pudding Day, while another source lists observances on both May 15th and November 13th. The Nibble’s discussion of the holiday and bread pudding provides additional background.

How to Observe National Bread Pudding Day

Celebrate by making bread pudding with bread cubes and a custard. Try a sweet version with fruit, nuts, or chocolate, or prepare a savory version with vegetables, herbs, cheese, or meat. Serve it hot or cold, with or without a sauce, and enjoy experimenting with different kinds of bread.

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