A traditional British dessert made with layers of buttered bread, custard, and optional raisins, baked to golden perfection. It's a comforting and delicious way to use up leftover bread.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 8 slices bread
- 50 g butter
- 100 ml cream
- 3 eggs
- 500 ml milk
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 50 g raisins
- 100 g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Butter the slices of bread on one side and cut them into triangles.
Step 3
Arrange a layer of the buttered bread triangles in a baking dish, buttered side up. Sprinkle with some of the raisins, if using. Repeat the layers until all the bread and raisins are used up.
Step 4
In a saucepan, gently heat the milk and cream together until warm, but not boiling.
Step 5
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to make the custard.
Step 6
Pour the custard over the layered bread and let it soak for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the top with nutmeg, if using.
Step 7
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Step 8
Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your classic bread and butter pudding warm or cold.