safefood | Bread and Butter Pudding

Bread and Butter Pudding

5 ratings

Prep Time:30 mins

Cooking Time:30 mins

Serves:8 Adults

The traditional way to use up leftover or slightly stale bread. You can add a bit of cranberry sauce to give it a seasonal touch.

About this recipe

This Christmas leftovers recipe was supplied by StopFoodWaste.ie

Ingredients

⅔ of a loaf of leftover or slightly stale bread, approx 300g / 10 ½ oz.
50g / 2 oz. of low-fat spread
100g / 3 ½ oz. of raisins or other dried fruit
3 eggs
650ml / fl oz. skimmed milk
50g / 2 oz. of sugar plus 1 dessertspoon for topping
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4
Butter the bread, cut into triangles and place in an oven proof dish
Sprinkle over raisins or dried fruit
Mix together the eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla extract to make a custard
Pour the custard over the bread and allow to soak for 20 to 30 minutes
Sprinkle a little extra sugar over the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes

What you will need

Chopping board
Chopping knife
Cutlery
Measuring jug(for liquids)
Whisk

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