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Lightly grease an 8x8 inch square baking dish with a small amount of butter.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the cubed stale bread and raisins in a large mixing bowl, tossing to distribute the fruit evenly.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the cubed stale bread and raisins","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale. Gradually whisk in the milk, heavy cream, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until the custard mixture is well combined.","group":"Custard Preparation","title":"Whisk together the eggs and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Custard Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes. Press down gently with a spoon to ensure all bread is submerged. Let it sit for 15 minutes to soak up the liquid.","group":"Soaking","title":"Pour the custard mixture","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Soaking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the center of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.","group":"Baking","title":"Transfer the mixture","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"Using stale bread is crucial as it absorbs the custard better without becoming mushy. Brioche or Challah provides the best texture and richness.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["8x8 inch baking dish","large mixing bowl","whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","nut_free"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"One 8x8 inch baking dish"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The bread can be cubed days in advance. 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