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Bread and Butter Pudding

Cultural Context

Bread and Butter Pudding has its roots in the UK, dating back to the 18th century when it was created as a way to use stale bread. This comforting dessert reflects the resourcefulness of British households, turning simple ingredients into a warm, custardy treat. Today, it remains a beloved classic, with variations incorporating different fruits and spices, enjoyed in homes and restaurants alike.

BritishGBdessert
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
3 slices homemade bread
sultanas
dried apricots
prunes
homemade apple sauce
milk
sugar
olive spread

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Milk provides a lighter texture while keeping it creamy.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is natural and can enhance flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tartness and are often more affordable.

1

Butter one side of each slice of bread with olive spread.

2

Place the first slice of bread in the bottom of a baking tin.

3

Spread homemade apple sauce on top of the first slice of bread.

4

Sprinkle sultanas over the apple sauce.

5

Add the second slice of bread on top and spread more apple sauce.

6

Chop up some dried apricots and add them on top of the apple sauce.

7

Place the last slice of bread on top and squash it down.

8

Spread more apple sauce on top of the last slice.

9

Chop prunes and sprinkle them on top.

10

Add more sultanas on top.

11

Pour milk around the bread to soak it and drizzle some on top.

12

Sprinkle a generous amount of sugar over the top and into the milk.

13

Cover the baking tin with tin foil and place it in the oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.

14

After 30 minutes, remove the foil and sprinkle more sugar on top.

15

Return to the oven without foil for 5 minutes to crisp the top.

16

Turn off the oven and leave the pudding inside with the door closed.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

baking tin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Bread PuddingButter Pudding

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