Delicious Bread and Butter Pudding from BBC Good Food

Ingredients

This classic and delicious dessert is a favourite in many households. To make it, you will need the following ingredients:

8 slices of white bread, crusts removed
50g butter, softened
50g raisins (optional)
50g currants (optional)
50g sultanas (optional)
2 large eggs
500ml milk
50g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp demerara sugar

Instructions

Making this delicious dessert is easy! Follow these steps for a delicious, creamy bread and butter pudding:

Preheat your oven to 180°C/Gas 4.
Butter each slice of bread on one side, and then cut into triangles.
Put the bread triangles into an ovenproof dish, butter side up, and sprinkle with the raisins, currants and sultanas.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, caster sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl, and pour over the bread.
Leave the pudding to soak for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle the demerara sugar over the top of the pudding.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
Leave to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

This bread and butter pudding is a comforting and delicious dessert, but it's not the healthiest option. Each serving contains roughly:

636 calories
24g fat
96g carbohydrates
10g protein

It's high in fat and sugar, so it should be eaten in moderation. If you want to make it a bit healthier, try using whole wheat bread and low-fat milk.

Conclusion

Bread and butter pudding is a classic dessert that's perfect for a cosy family meal. It's simple to make and can be made with few ingredients. The combination of soft bread and creamy custard is delicious, and the addition of dried fruit adds a bit of sweetness. However, it's high in fat and sugar, so it should be eaten in moderation. Enjoy!