📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. This prevents sticking and ensures even baking. Trust me on this one; I learned the hard way!
2. In a large mixing bowl, cube your day-old bread. Aim for roughly 1-inch cubes. If your bread is too fresh, it'll get soggy. Let's avoid that disaster!
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Make sure the sugar is fully dissolved—no grainy surprises in our brownies!
4. Add the cubed bread to the wet ingredients, gently stirring until all the bread is evenly coated. Don't overmix; a few dry spots are okay. We want texture, not mush!
5. Stir in the chocolate chips (or your chosen mix-ins!). Remember, more chocolate is always a good idea. Just sayin'.
6. Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread it evenly to ensure consistent baking and avoid any sad, undercooked corners.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter. Oven temperatures vary, so keep an eye on them!
8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. This allows them to set and prevents a crumbly mess. Patience, young padawan!