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It’s winter, and you’re looking for a new recipe to try. You could go with your usual pumpkin pie or apple pie, but this time you want something different. How about bread and butter pudding?

Yet, what is it? What do I need to make it? And how long does it take to cook? This blog post will show you how to make bread and butter pudding! Just read on below. 

How To Make Bread And Butter Pudding?

Before joining hands on this recipe, it’s best to look at the ingredient list and see what you will need to prep!

Ingredients

• Three of whole large eggs, and one egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, or one vanilla pod which has its seeds and halved scraped out beforehand
• 8 one-day-old white bread slices (crusty ones)
• 3 tablespoon of golden caster sugar
• 75g of sultanas mix with currants (use different dried fruit if needed)
• 50g salted butter (just slightly), soften it beforehand and some extra greasiness
• 2 tablespoon of demerara sugar
• ½ of lemon’s zest

Method

• STEP 1

For those who love a good custard, this recipe is for you. Start by heating the milk and cream with the vanilla pod in a pan until just before boiling point. At the same time, you should be whisking yolk and eggs together with stir through some caster sugar to create that creamy yet fluffy consistency desired.

Once everything has been cooked thoroughly, stir through some vanilla extract if desired. Don’t forget to heat the oven (180C/160C/gas 4).

• STEP 2

Choose a 20cm x 25cm x 5mm thickness dish that is ovenproof, then slightly butter it. Next, cut out the bread’s crusts using a sharp knife before applying a light coating on both sides with butter for best results.

Use the dried grape or other fruits to mix with lemon zest to sprinkle the bread. Put the rest layer of bread on and continue to sprinkle the remaining mix on it.

• STEP 3

When you detach your vanilla pod out of your custard, pour it over a pudding. Cool it in the refrigerator for an hour or more if desired!

Afterwards, mix with demerara sugar and brush on top of each slice before baking until brown 35-40 minutes later – which will also puff up to make its appearance more elegant than ever before. You can also brush with more butter for extra buttery flavour and make it more glistening.

Tips

• If you find that the outside of your dish is browning too quickly but not fully cooked at all, try covering it using foil. This should slow down cooking and allow the middle part to fully cook.
• Your bread can be submerged in that egg mixture from 10 minutes to several hours. Long soaking periods allow for greater penetration of this essential ingredient so that your breakfast will taste better than ever.
• Old bread will be more useful than fresh because it can absorb the mixture at ease.
• The recipe can use a lactose-free variety of milk, feel free to substitute the dairy. For example, almond or soy would be fine alternatives for cow’s milk.

FAQ

How To Make Butterscotch Sauce For Bread And Butter Pudding?

1. Put the butter in a large saucepan, heat it until it melts, and add the brown sugar.
2. Leave this mixture to come to a boil.
3. Be careful with the hot mixture of butter and sugar because you could get burned.
4. Mix with the cream and whisk continuously.
5. Leave the mixture boiling and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer in around 10 minutes.
6. Serve with the traditional bread and butter pudding.

What Is The Best Bread For Bread And Butter Pudding?

It is better to use bread that has not been pre-sliced because you will be able to control the texture. I like using chunks of it in my recipe, and if I were making a Bread and Butter Pudding, this would be company-worthy as my recipe includes directions for the best way to layer pre-sliced bread.

A soft plain or sweet bread would be the best choice for the recipe:

• All kinds of plain white bread.
• Raisin bread or other similar flavoured bread with the “desert” flavour.
• Buttery bread
• The stale plain cake – Be sure to use it sparingly, so you don’t end up with a rancid flavour.

What Are The Best Toppings For Bread And Butter Pudding?

I only use 1/2 cup of sugar to complement these ingredients compared with other recipes that typically call for 2 cups or more, depending on how much bread you put in.

There’s plenty of options for adding topping, and here are just a few ideas:

• Ice cream – a match of creamy and cold
• Custard – I love using either the pouring kind or dolloping style
• Maple syrup, golden syrup, honey
• Cream or mascarpone
• Strawberries and cream
• Chocolate sauce, strawberry, salted caramel, or other sweet sauces

How To Store And Reheat Bread And Butter Pudding?

• Bread and butter pudding, known for its soft consistency in texture when warm or freshly made, is also a perfect dish to pack up and take on the go. It can be enjoyed at any time of day. Also, you can freely reheat it by wrapping it with aluminium foil and let the hot oven do its job.
• The best way to enjoy this platter is to put it in the fridge and eat it within two days. I recommend covering tightly with plastic wrap so that your delicious dish doesn’t dry out before then.
• Freeze baked bread and butter pudding for more than three months. Let it cool completely, wrap tightly in multiple layers of foil, then seal away in an airtight bag.
• Begin by defrosting overnight and then proceed with cooking if it’s not cooked already or heating at 160°C, 140°C fans, gas 3 for 20 minutes.

How To Tweak The Original Bread And Butter Pudding Recipe?

I’m sure that there are some great ideas for how you can alter this recipe, but I’ve found the most satisfying changes in my favourite foods happen without any additions.

• For a more indulgent breakfast, spread the bread with jam and add chocolate chips or use slices of stale brioche.
• Pudding can be made with various types of bread, including Italian panettone, croissants, and hot cross buns.
• When cooking with cream, use a vanilla bean instead of vanilla extract. Split open the pod and scrape out seeds before adding to milk or cream mixture; let it steep for 5 minutes, then strain over beaten eggs in the pan.

Final Thoughts

This recipe is easy and results in a wonderfully rich dessert that everyone will enjoy. If you’re looking for a great way to end your meal, this bread and butter pudding is the perfect thing! I hope I’ve answered all of your questions about how to make bread and butter pudding so you can confidently prepare it at home.

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