I used a multigrain bread which has a strong flavor and stands out more than if you use a milder whole wheat or white bread. If you don't like the flavor of multigrain bread stick with whole wheat or splurge on some nice French bread. Whatever you pick, bread pudding is a great way to use up stale bread. This is also a fantastic recipe for old, mealy apples. NOTE: This recipe makes 9-12 servings, depending how you slice the pudding. The photos show the recipe halved in a smaller casserole dish.