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Classic Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe

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This Classic Bread and Butter Pudding is a comforting and traditional British dessert made by layering buttered bread slices with sultanas, soaked in a rich custard mixture, and baked until golden and creamy. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and optionally flavored with vanilla, it’s an easy-to-make, nostalgic treat served warm, ideal with custard or ice cream.

Ingredients

Bread and Layers

  • 8 slices white bread
  • 30g butter, softened
  • 3 Tbsp sultanas

Custard

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cream
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)

Finishing

  • 1 tsp icing sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 180°C fan bake. Grease a baking dish thoroughly with some softened butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  2. Prepare the Bread: Remove the crusts from the bread slices, then cut each slice in half. Spread each piece generously with softened butter. Arrange the buttered bread pieces in the baking dish, slightly overlapping them to form layers.
  3. Add Sultanas: Scatter the sultanas evenly between the layers of buttered bread to add bursts of sweetness and texture throughout the pudding.
  4. Make Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon, white sugar, and vanilla essence if using, until smooth and well combined. This custard mixture will soak the bread and create the luscious texture of the pudding.
  5. Soak the Bread: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread in the baking dish. Press down gently on the bread slices so they absorb the custard and are fully soaked.
  6. Rest Before Baking: Allow the dish to sit for about 5 minutes so the bread can soak up the custard thoroughly before baking.
  7. Bake the Pudding: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the pudding is golden on top and just set in the center. Avoid over-baking to keep it moist and creamy.
  8. Finish and Serve: Once baked, dust the pudding with icing sugar. Serve warm, ideally accompanied by custard or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.

Notes

  • Removing the crusts ensures a softer texture throughout the pudding.
  • Butter the bread generously to enhance flavor and help the pudding brown beautifully.
  • You can swap sultanas for raisins or dried cranberries depending on preference.
  • Resting the pudding before baking helps the custard soak the bread better, resulting in a creamier texture.
  • Serve immediately for best taste and texture; leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven.
  • For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and reduce the cream amount.

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