Bread and Butter Pudding

Step by step: Bread and Butter Pudding

• Step1

  Place 100 grams (3 ½ oz) of raisins in a bowl. Add 50 ml (2 fl oz) of rum and set aside.

• Step2

  Cut 250 grams of bread into 1 cm (0.5 inch) cubes. Place on a baking pan, drizzle with 100 grams (3 ½ oz) of melted butter and toss to coat.

• Step3

  Toast at a 180°c (350°F) oven until golden brown.

• Step4

  Combine 1 liter (1 quart) of milk with 85 grams (3 oz) of sugar in a saucepan and bring to boil.

• Step5

  In the meantime, combine 6 eggs, 3 egg yolks, 85 grams of sugar (3 oz) and 10 grams (2 teaspoons) of vanilla sugar. Mix well.

• Step6

  Gradually add the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Strain if necessary.

• Step7

  Add the toasted bread, strain and add the raisins, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon and ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix and let it soak for at least one hour.

• Step8

  Lightly brush a deep baking pan with butter. Pour the mixture into the pan. Bake in a water bath, at a 180°C (350°F) until set, 40-50 minutes.

• Step9

  Bread and butter pudding is delicious served warm or cold, with ice cream, vanilla sauce, or just by itself.