Although Torta di Pane translates as "bread cake," the round is really a baked bread pudding cake, which starts with a batter similar to bread pudding, without the milky quality. It bakes into a cake ...

Add the butter to a medium-sized skillet. Place over medium-low heat. Continuously swirl the butter around the pan. Once the butter turns a golden brown, add the bread, cut-side down and leave it for ...