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Tomato Pudding

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by MrsWheelbarrow

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by MrsWheelbarrow

This recipe was entered in the contest for The Best Recipe or Technique Your Mother Taught You
A&M's Testing Notes: This recipe rolled off without a snafu. Admittedly a fan of Mrs. Wheelbarrow, I was nevertheless delighted by the instant success of her mom's recipe. I was concerned about a cup of brown...
This recipe rolled off without a snafu. Admittedly a fan of Mrs. Wheelbarrow, I was nevertheless delighted by the instant success of her mom's recipe. I was concerned about a cup of brown sugar, but it works. I drained a can of San Marzano tomatoes and pureed them in the blender, resisting the urge to add fresh garden thyme. As she recommended, I roasted a chicken and served a green salad. My only correction would be that it serves 4, not 6. Too scrumptious! - Lizthechef

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MrsWheelbarrow's Notes: Like so many of you, I'm now mother-less. And I miss her most when I am in the kitchen. My mother died five years ago, just four hours after her own mother. It was a difficult summer (understatement...
Like so many of you, I'm now mother-less. And I miss her most when I am in the kitchen. My mother died five years ago, just four hours after her own mother. It was a difficult summer (understatement of the century?) and the culmination of two funerals in two days only made it more surreal. Once I was back home, and gave in to my grief, this was the dish that made me reminisce - simultaneously happy and so, so sad. My mother made this recipe all the time - I'm sure if asked to describe her comfort food this would be it. Great brunch dish, served with runny-yolked eggs and a salad. Equally fantastic as a side dish with roast chicken or simple roast meats. - MrsWheelbarrow

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Serves 6 (or one)

2.5 cups cubed bread, crusts removed Ask a question about this ingredient

4 ounces unsalted butter Ask a question about this ingredient

1.5 cups tomato puree* Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon Coleman's dry mustard Ask a question about this ingredient

Salt & pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient

*Tomato puree is available with other canned tomato products. I use my home canned tomatoes, drained, and then pureed in the blender.
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Preheat oven to 350. Place a pyrex or ceramic loaf pan in the oven and melt the butter. Toss the bread cubes in the butter and gently stir to coat.
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In a saucepan, add tomato puree, brown sugar, water and mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, to melt the sugar. Taste and correct for salt & pepper.
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Pour tomato sauce over the bread. Do not stir. Bake for 1-1/2 hours uncovered.
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14 Comments on Tomato Pudding

pauljoseph added about 1 year ago

Excellent recipe

drbabs added over 2 years ago

Dear Mrs. Wheelbarrow,
I made this today, and since I was bringing it to a friend's house, I scooped out the center and put it into a serving dish and ate the burned edges myself. :) I can totally see how you could sit down and eat it alone--it's delicious but in an unexpected way--bready, buttery, tomatoey, sweet--a combination of flavors and textures that screams comfort food. And it was so easy to make--I wish I had doubled or tripled the recipe!

MrsWheelbarrow added over 2 years ago

DrBabs, You've made my day. In our house, the burnt edges were the best part. It's very unexpected, that's the perfect word for it. Thanks so much for the comment. MrsW

Teri added over 2 years ago

This made me weepy and hungry, two of my favorite emotions. Do you think I can use drained canned tomatoes that are then pureed? I don't think I'll easily find tomato puree on Tokyo grocery-store shelves.

MrsWheelbarrow added over 2 years ago

Yes, I think that drained canned tomatoes would be fine. That's what I use now! (Sorry about the weepy!)

dymnyno added over 2 years ago

I love the impish sparkle in your mother's eyes!

Lizthechef added over 2 years ago

My mother's maiden name was "Coleman" so this was the ONLY dry mustard in our house. Still my favorite -

WinnieAb added over 2 years ago

While the story that goes with this recipe makes me really sad, this tomato pudding looks delicious and unlike anything I have ever seen. I hope that sharing her favorite comfort food with us does bring you comfort Cathy. ps. my mom/grandmother inspired recipe involves Coleman's dry mustard too...haven't posted it yet, but I will.

WinnieAb added over 2 years ago

pps I love the portrait!

MrsWheelbarrow added over 2 years ago

Thanks, Winnie. What is it about Coleman's? For the longest time, I didn't know there was any other kind of dry mustard.

Lizthechef added over 2 years ago

My Mom would have loved this dish - her kid does too...

drbabs added over 2 years ago

You lost your mother and grandmother on the same day!? How incredibly sad. I wish you good memories. I love the picture. In it, you can really see what a sweet person your mother was.

MrsWheelbarrow added over 2 years ago

It was a very odd day, indeed. Glad you like the portrait - it hung in my grandmother's house for years. Mom was 16 when it was painted.

ChezSuzanne added over 2 years ago

I love the portrait too! I'm so sorry you had such big losses the same day. And I understand. My mom and grandmother died in the same month. Very painful time, but maybe even more so for my aunt who lost her mom and only sibling the same month. And the recipe - sounds like a terrific comfort food. It's a great example of the healing power of food.