BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Bread and Butter Pudding is a classic and comforting dessert that’s easy to make. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of bread (white or whole wheat), crusts removed
- Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Generously butter each slice of bread on one side.
- Cut the bread into triangles or squares, and arrange half of them, buttered side up, in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle raisins or sultanas over the bread, if using.
- Arrange the remaining bread slices on top, creating a kind of sandwich.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring that all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
- Sprinkle ground nutmeg or cinnamon over the top for added flavor.
- Place the baking dish in a larger baking pan and fill the larger pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the smaller dish. This water bath helps the pudding cook evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Allow the bread and butter pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm, and you can optionally top it with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of custard. This delicious and nostalgic dessert is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy your Bread and Butter Pudding!