Because bread pudding takes a good amount of time to cook fully (usually about 45 minutes), mostly due to the amount of eggs ...

Use bread that is a bit on the dry side, meaning it needs to be a few days old. When I have a fresh challah, I simply slice it 3/4-inch thick and leave the slices on the counter for about 24 hours ...

Use bread that is a bit on the dry side, meaning it needs to be a few days old. When I have a fresh challah, I simply slice it 3/4-inch thick and leave the slices on the counter for about 24 hours ...

Add 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla and transfer the apples to a plate. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9- x 5- x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.