Bread and Butter Pudding
A comforting and delicious dessert made from leftover bread, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups white bread, preferably slightly stale, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" cubes See Note 1 if for pre-sliced bread
- 1 cup sultanas or raisins Optional to add more!
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk (low or full fat, not zero fat)
- 1 cup heavy / thickened cream Or any other cream, see Note 2 for more milk option
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 0.5 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30 g unsalted butter, melted – for top pre baking
- 20 g unsalted butter, melted – for brushing post baking (optional)
- Icing sugar / powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types).
- In a large bowl, place the eggs and whisk them briefly. Add the remaining ingredients for the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
- Add the bread cubes and sultanas to the egg mixture. Briefly mix them together and then set aside for about 3 minutes.
- Pour the soaked mixture into a baking dish that can hold about 10 cups or 2.5 liters.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top, then place the dish in the oven.
Baking
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden and the pudding is set but still a bit wobbly inside.
- If desired, brush with the remaining melted butter and dust with icing sugar.
Serving
- Let it rest for a few minutes, then serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as ice cream, custard, or cream.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for better texture. Feel free to add more sultanas or even other dried fruits like cranberries or cherries for a twist. For a richer taste, you can replace some of the milk with more cream. Adding a pinch of nutmeg with cinnamon can enhance the flavor.