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Classic Bread and Butter Pudding with Sultanas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A comforting dessert featuring layers of buttery bread and sweet sultanas, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Bread and Butter Pudding

  • 10 slices day-old white bread or brioche
  • 60 g unsalted butter (softened, plus extra for greasing)
  • 120 g sultanas
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 480 ml whole milk
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or paste
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (for topping)
  • 2 tbsp demerara sugar (optional, for crunch)

Instructions 

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • 2. Butter one side of each bread slice and cut into triangles.
  • 3. Warm milk and cream with vanilla; whisk eggs, sugar, and salt, then temper with hot dairy.
  • 4. Layer bread (buttered side up) and sultanas in the dish.
  • 5. Pour custard over; press bread to submerge and soak for 15 minutes.
  • 6. Sprinkle with nutmeg and demerara sugar; bake for 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden.

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with pouring cream for added richness.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: bread