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Bread and Butter Pudding - An English CLASSIC

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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
Brioche bread
salted French butter
1 pint cream
4 eggs
200 g sugar
vanilla pod
nutmeg
white raisins
castor sugar

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 a Sav mold really well with salted French butter.

2

Remove the crusts from the Brioche bread and cut it into even slices and then into strips.

3

Prepare the custard by mixing 1 pint of cream, 4 eggs, and 200 g of sugar together.

4

Add a vanilla pod and nutmeg to the custard mixture, adjusting the nutmeg to taste.

5

Push the pieces of bread into the mold, layering them around the sides.

6

Pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring it is well soaked.

7

Add white raisins into the mold and repeat layering with more bread and custard until filled.

8

Cook in a bain-marie at 150°C for about 40-45 minutes, ensuring the custard cooks gently.

9

Allow the pudding to rest in the bain-marie after cooking before turning it out onto a plate.

10

Sprinkle castor sugar on top and caramelize it slightly with a torch or under a broiler.

11

Serve with a custard sauce, pouring it generously over the pudding.

Cooking Techniques

bakingwhisking

Equipment Needed

Sav moldmixing bowlovenbain-marietorch or broiler

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Bread PuddingButter Pudding

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