Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Puddings & Custards Bread Pudding Recipes Banana-Raisin Bread Pudding 3.2 (92) 10 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: José Manuel Picayo Rivera Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 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. Ingredients Butter, room temperature, for baking dish 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 2 ½ cups whole milk 12 ounces challah bread, cut into 1 ½-inch chunks 3 bananas, sliced 1 inch think on the diagonal ½ cup raisins 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. Rate it Print