British · Dessert · Easy
Bread and Butter Pudding
- Total
- 1 hr 30 min
- Prep
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 430
Buttered bread soaks up warm custard around raisins and cinnamon, baking into a soft center beneath crisp, sugared corners.
Stale bread is useful in Bread and Butter Pudding because it drinks in the custard without immediately falling apart. Leaving some corners above the liquid gives the top a crisp contrast to the creamy middle.
Let the assembled pudding soak before baking. The bread should feel moist all the way through, and the custard needs to set gently rather than boil around the edges.
Method
Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with a little butter. Spread the remaining butter over the bread, cut into triangles and layer in the dish with raisins and cinnamon, leaving some corners exposed.
Warm milk and heavy cream over low heat for until steaming. Whisk eggs with 2 tbsp sugar, then gradually whisk in the warm milk mixture. Pour over the bread and soak for .
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle with nutmeg and remaining sugar and bake for until the custard is set, the center reaches 160°F and the top is golden. Rest for before serving.
Forkue tips
- Press the bread gently into the custard once during soaking, then lift a few corners back above the surface.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 325°F (165°C), then uncover for the last few minutes to restore the crisp top.
Kitchen gear
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Bread and Butter Pudding: FAQ
Can I use fresh bread?
Yes. Let the slices dry uncovered briefly or toast them lightly first so they absorb the custard without collapsing.
Why is there liquid in the center?
The custard may need longer to set. Check the middle rather than the browned bread tips, and cover the top if it colors too quickly.
How do I store and reheat Bread and Butter Pudding?
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 325°F (165°C), then uncover for the last few minutes to restore the crisp top.
How long does Bread and Butter Pudding take?
About 1 hr 30 min in total: 50 min prep and 40 min cooking.
What do I need to make Bread and Butter Pudding?
The key ingredients are butter, white bread, raisins, ground cinnamon, milk and heavy cream, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Bread and Butter Pudding?
Press the bread gently into the custard once during soaking, then lift a few corners back above the surface.
