Description
Bread and Butter Pudding is a heartwarming dessert that transforms stale bread into a creamy, dreamy delight. With its golden crust and rich custard, this classic dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, it offers a nostalgic flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices stale bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Slice the stale bread thickly and butter each slice generously.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon until combined.
- Layer half of the buttered bread in the baking dish, pour half of the custard mixture over it. Repeat with remaining bread and custard.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Traditional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg