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Bread and Butter Pudding

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This Bread and Butter Pudding is a nostalgic British classic that combines layers of buttery, soft bread with a rich and creamy custard. The sultanas or raisins add a touch of sweetness, while the lightly spiced custard brings warmth to every bite.

  1. Ingredients:
  • 6 slices of white or wholemeal bread (preferably a day or two old)
  • 50g unsalted butter, softened
  • 50g sultanas or raisins
  • 3 large eggs
  • 500ml whole milk
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Icing sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a medium-sized baking dish with a little butter.
  2. Spread butter generously on each slice of bread, then cut the slices in half diagonally.
  3. Arrange the buttered bread in the prepared dish, overlapping the slices slightly and sprinkling the sultanas or raisins between the layers.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, caster sugar, vanilla extract, and any optional spices (cinnamon and nutmeg) together until smooth.
  5. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread and press the bread gently to make sure it soaks up the custard.
  6. Allow the pudding to sit for 10-15 minutes to soak up the custard, then place it in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
  7. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
  8. Dust with icing sugar, if desired, and serve warm with custard or cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

Kcal: 300 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings