Burgundy & Lyonnais — Pastry & Confections
Using a blender on the soaked bread (loses rustic texture). Omitting marc de Bourgogne (becomes generic bread pudding). Overbaking until completely firm (should be custardy). Using dried currants instead of blackcurrants (entirely different flavor). Not soaking bread long enough (dry, uneven result).
Using a blender on the soaked bread (loses rustic texture). Omitting marc de Bourgogne (becomes generic bread pudding). Overbaking until completely firm (should be custardy). Using dried currants instead of blackcurrants (entirely different flavor). Not soaking bread long enough (dry, uneven result).
Gatâx de Bourgogne connects to similar techniques: English bread and butter pudding, Portuguese pudim de pão (bread pudding with port), New Orleans bread pudding with whiskey sauce.
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