Bread and Butter Pudding is a classic British dessert that’s both comforting and delicious. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 6-8 slices of day-old bread, crusts removed
- Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas (optional)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg, for sprinkling
- Demerara sugar (optional), for sprinkling on top
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Butter each slice of bread on one side and cut them into triangles or squares.
- Arrange half of the bread slices, buttered-side up, in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the raisins or sultanas (if using) over the bread.
- Arrange the remaining bread slices, buttered-side up, on top of the first layer. Sprinkle the remaining raisins or sultanas (if using) over the bread.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices in the baking dish, making sure all of the bread is soaked.
- Allow the bread to soak in the egg mixture for about 10-15 minutes, pressing down gently with a fork or spatula to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon or nutmeg over the top of the pudding, to taste. You can also sprinkle some demerara sugar on top for extra sweetness and crunch.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
- Remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Bread and Butter Pudding warm, either on its own or with a drizzle of cream, custard, or vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of this classic Bread and Butter Pudding as a delicious dessert or indulgent breakfast treat!