This dish starts with day-old bread soaked in a rich custard and baked until set with a firm crust and tender center. The pudding cooks steady in a cast iron skillet, which holds heat evenly and gives ...

Bread pudding began as a practical way to use up day-old bread, but over time it became one of the most comforting desserts in American kitchens. The custard-soaked interior bakes into a soft, rich ...