How to Make Chocolate Bread Pudding

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 300ºF (150ºC).

   Stir well, and turn off the heat. , Whisk to combine. , This is called "tempering" the eggs. ,,, Be very careful to not break up the bread.
   
   Leave to soak for 10-15 minutes. , Spread it evenly and pour any excess sauce over the mixture. ,, If a little chocolate is left on the knife or toothpick, it is ready to remove, as it should be on the moist side, and not too dry.
   
   Let it cool. ,,
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   Step 2: Cut all the brioche or bread into quarters using the large knife and place them into a large bowl.

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   Step 3: Pour the cream and milk into a pan

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   Step 4: and heat over a medium high heat.

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   Step 5: Add the neatly-chopped chocolate and salt as soon as small bubbles appear on the surface.

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   Step 6: Add the egg yolks

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   Step 7: whole eggs and sugar to a bowl.

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   Step 8: Add a small amount of the hot chocolate sauce to the egg and sugar mixture

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   Step 9: and whisk to blend.

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    Step 10: Pour this mixture into the pan of the remaining hot chocolate sauce and whisk once more.

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    Step 11: Strain the chocolate sauce through a sieve over the bowl of bread.

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    Step 12: Add the roughly-chopped chocolate

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    Step 13: and mix.

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    Step 14: Pour the bread and chocolate mix into the buttered tin.

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    Step 15: Place the tin into the center of the oven and bake for roughly 35-40 minutes.

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    Step 16: Check to see if it is done by gently piercing the center of the loaf with a knife point or a toothpick.

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    Step 17: Remove from the tin

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    Step 18: cut into thick chunky slices.

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    Step 19: Serve hot or cold with raspberry sauce

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    Step 20: toffee or simply on its own.

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