- 4 cups day-old bread torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (brioche, challah, French bread, or sandwich bread)
- 1½ cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk or half milk, half cream for extra richness
- ½ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup or honey
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Slightly stale bread works best and prevents a soggy texture.
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If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
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For extra flavor, add a little lemon zest or a pinch of nutmeg to the custard.
