Bread and Butter Pudding
Desserts British

Bread and Butter Pudding

The comforting British baked pudding at three tiers. The basic uses sliced white bread and sultanas, while the ultimate layers brioche with vanilla custard, marmalade and a splash of whisky.

Serves4
Time55 min
Cost / serving£0.65
Vegetarian Nut-free

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Budget version

A thrifty classic with white sliced bread, sultanas and a simple milk custard.

Per serving£0.65
Total cost£2.60
Time55 min
Bread and Butter Pudding
Servings

Ingredients for 4

  • 8 slices white sliced bread
  • 50 g butter , softened
  • 60 g sultanas
  • 400 ml whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 60 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 160C fan and butter an ovenproof dish.
  2. Butter the bread, cut each slice into triangles and layer them in the dish, scattering sultanas between the layers.
  3. Whisk the milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla together and pour evenly over the bread.
  4. Press the bread down gently and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden on top.
  6. Serve warm.

Equipment

The three ways, side by side

Budget
£0.65 / serving · 55 min

A thrifty classic with white sliced bread, sultanas and a simple milk custard.

Better
£1.23 / serving · 1 hr 5 min

Brioche, mixed vine fruit and a richer cream-and-milk custard with nutmeg.

Ultimate
£2.15 / serving · 1 hr 20 min

Buttery brioche layered with marmalade, vanilla custard and a whisky-soaked fruit, glazed to a sticky finish.