A classic British pudding made with buttery bread, custard and warm spices.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of brioche or white bread
- 50g butter, softened
- 75g raisins or sultanas
- 400ml whole milk
- 200ml double cream
- 3 eggs
- 75g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Method
1. Prepare the bread
- Butter each slice and cut into triangles.
- Layer bread in a baking dish, scattering raisins between layers.
2. Make the custard
- Heat milk and cream until warm (not boiling).
- Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
- Slowly pour warm milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly.
3. Assemble & bake
- Pour custard over the bread.
- Leave to soak for 10 minutes.
- Bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 30–35 minutes until golden and set.