Bread and Butter Pudding
A classic dessert that transforms stale bread into a delightful sweet treat with creamy custard and sultanas.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 cups white bread, preferably slightly stale, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" cubes See Note 1 if using pre-sliced bread
- 1 cup sultanas or raisins Or more, to taste
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk (low or full fat, not zero fat)
- 1 cup heavy / thickened cream Or any other cream; 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
- Ice cream, cream, custard, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, etc. For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types).
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs briefly. Add the remaining egg mixture ingredients and whisk until combined.
- Add the bread and sultanas to the egg mixture, briefly mix, and then set aside for 3 minutes to allow the egg mixture to soak through the bread.
- Pour the soaked mixture into a baking dish (10 cup / 2.5 litre / 2.5 quart). If sultanas are on the surface, poke them below the surface.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top, and then bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until golden on top and the inside is set but still slightly wobbly (poke to check).
Serving
- Brush with remaining 1 1/2 tbsp melted butter (optional), then dust with icing sugar.
- Let it rest for a few minutes, then serve immediately with toppings of choice such as ice cream, custard, or cream.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for better absorption of the custard. Experiment with different dried fruits for a unique twist. Don't overbake; a slight wobble in the center is perfect for a creamy texture. You can turn this into a chocolate bread and butter pudding by adding chocolate chips or chunks.