Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Puddings & Custards Bread Pudding Recipes Banana-Raisin Bread Pudding 3.2 (93) Close Credit: José Manuel Picayo Rivera Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 6 We love egg-based challah (or brioche) for its golden color and rich texture, but you can use Italian or white sandwich bread instead. Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack set in lower third. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar until combined; whisk in milk. Add bread, bananas, and raisins; toss gently to combine. Set aside to let bread absorb liquid, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of bread pudding comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Cook's Notes Bakery bread that's a day or two old (or sandwich bread that's gone slightly stale) also works well for bread pudding -- it may need to soak a little longer to absorb the liquid.