Shahi Tukray (Indian Bread Pudding)

Slices of bread are deep-fried, soaked in sweetened condensed milk, and baked until golden in this Indian bread pudding called shahi tukray.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 31 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 46 mins
• Calories: 707 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• oil for frying
• 1 quart half-and-half
• 1 loaf sliced bread, crusts removed, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine half-and-half, sugar, and condensed milk in a large pot over medium-low heat. Bring to a gentle boil; simmer until reduced by half, about 55 minutes.

Step 3

Dissolve 2 slices of bread in the half-and-half mixture; blend mixture with an immersion blender until thickened.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan. Fry remaining bread slices in batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Slice bread diagonally; layer slices in a 9x12-inch baking dish. Pour in enough of the half-and-half mixture to evenly soak the slices.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Flip bread slices and continue baking, about 5 minutes.