Umm Ali - Egyptian Bread Pudding

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Umm Ali - Egyptian Bread Pudding.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 400°F (200°C).

2. Step 2

   While the oven warms up, take your thawed puff pastry and lay it out on a lightly floured surface.

3. Step 3

   Gently roll it out to about 17x12 inches, then carefully transfer it to a baking tray, ready for its moment in the oven.

4. Step 4

   Bake the puff pastry for around 15 minutes, keeping an eye on it until it puffs up beautifully and turns a lovely golden brown.

5. Step 5

   Once it’s baked to perfection, break the puff pastry into bite-sized pieces and toss them into a large mixing bowl.

6. Step 6

   Add in a delightful mix of raisins, slivered almonds, pine nuts, chopped pistachios, and sweetened coconut, then give everything a good toss to combine all those wonderful flavors.

7. Step 7

   Next, spread this delicious mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish, making sure every piece is nestled in nicely.

8. Step 8

   In a saucepan, pour in some milk and stir in sugar and vanilla extract.

9. Step 9

   Heat this over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until it’s hot but not boiling—this fragrant mixture will add a lovely richness to your dish.

10. Step 10

    Pour the warm milk mixture over the puff pastry and nut blend in the baking dish, allowing it to soak in all that goodness.

11. Step 11

    Pop the dish back into the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.

12. Step 12

    For a final touch, turn on the broiler and let it bake for about 2 minutes, just until the top is beautifully browned and inviting.

13. Step 13

    Once it’s out of the oven, let your Umm Ali rest for about 5 minutes before serving it warm.

14. Step 14

    This delightful dessert is perfect for sharing, so gather your loved ones and enjoy every delicious bite!.