Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding 🍞✨
This classic British dessert is a great way to turn stale bread into a warm, custardy treat. Rich, comforting, and delicious, bread and butter pudding is perfect for a cosy evening dessert.
Ingredients 🛒
🍞 8 slices of day-old bread (brioche or white bread works best)
🧈 50g unsalted butter, softened
🥚 3 large eggs
🥛 500ml whole milk
🥛 100ml double cream
🍯 75g caster sugar
🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
🌶️ 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
🍇 50g raisins or sultanas (optional)
🍯 1-2 tbsp demerara sugar (for sprinkling)
Method 👩🍳
🥣 Prepare the bread: Butter each slice of bread on one side. Cut the slices into triangles and layer them in a greased baking dish, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle raisins or sultanas between the layers if using.
🥛 Make the custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, caster sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using).
🍮 Soak the bread: Pour the custard mixture over the bread slices, ensuring every piece is soaked. Press down lightly with the back of a spoon to help the bread absorb the custard. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
🔥 Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/Gas Mark 4.
🌟 Sprinkle and bake: Sprinkle the top with demerara sugar for a caramelised crust. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
✨ Serve and enjoy: Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with cream, custard, or a scoop of ice cream.
Serving Information 📋
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: ~300 per serving
This bread and butter pudding is a nostalgic dessert that’s simple to make yet irresistibly delicious. A true British classic! 🍞✨