Author Notes
French bread gives this bread pudding a light and airy crumb. Lavender turns this dessert into a delight fit for an afternoon spent romping through the endless fields of Provence. Finally, buttermilk and honey bring a fullness of flavor, combining creamy, tart, and a demure sweetness. —Janelle, TheOtium
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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
butter, melted
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2 teaspoons
culinary lavender buds, crushed
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8-10
slices of day-old French bread
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3
eggs
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1 cup
buttermilk
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3/4 cup
milk
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3/4 cup
honey
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3/4 cup
sugar
Directions
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Combine melted butter with lavender, and let steep for 30-60 minutes.
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Cut bread into 1" cubes. Set aside.
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Combine eggs, buttermilk, milk, honey, sugar, and butter-lavender mixture. Stir to combine, then pour over cubed bread. Toss to coat bread in mixture. Set aside to let flavors come together for 60 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F and butter a baking dish.
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Pour mixture into prepared baking dish, then bake for 40-45 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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