Bread and Butter Pudding
Bread and butter pudding. This authentic recipe is simple to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingrédients
- 6–8 slices white or brown bread a bit stale works best
- 2–3 tbsp butter softened
- ¼ cup raisins or sultanas (optional, or substitute with chopped dried fruit)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- ½ tsp cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional Apricot jam or marmalade (spread thinly on the bread)
- Optional A little cream instead of some of the milk for richness
Instructions
- Prep the bread: Butter each slice of bread. Cut into triangles or cubes. (If you like, spread some apricot jam too.)
- Layer the dish: Grease an ovenproof dish. Layer the buttered bread in it, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle raisins or dried fruit between layers.
- Make the custard: In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour & soak: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread. Press the bread down gently so it soaks up the liquid. Let it stand for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Sprinkle a little cinnamon and sugar over the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Best served warm with custard, cream, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
