Bread and Butter Pudding for Father’s Day: Quick and Easy

Bread and Butter Pudding is my go-to dessert for Father’s Day. I love its comforting, rich flavors. This classic dish always brings warmth and joy to the table.

Bread and Butter Pudding recipe

Bread and Butter Pudding is one of the classic British desserts. It’s also one of my favorite puddings in the whole wide world. The dessert is made from leftover bread. It consists of buttered bread, raisins, and custard flavored with cinnamon or nutmeg. This simple and rich dish transforms unused bread into a delightful dessert.

Bread and butter pudding evolved from “whitepot,” a medieval pudding with bread, cream, and sugar. Over time, it became popular in British households and spread to other countries. In America, there is a similar dessert called “Cold Bread Pudding.”

You can serve this pudding with vanilla sauce, custard, or ice cream. Other options include double cream, heavy cream, or crème fraîche. Fruits and spiced syrups like cinnamon or cardamom are also a great choice.

For beverages, Baileys or whisky cream pairs well with pudding, especially during winter or festive occasions. Coffee or tea, like Earl Grey or English Breakfast, balances the richness of the pudding.

There are many variations of bread and butter pudding. I prefer the basic version. Here is how to make a traditional bread and butter pudding, no cream.

Bread and Butter Pudding

A comforting British classic, bread and butter pudding transforms simple sliced bread, butter, and custard into a luxurious dessert.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Servings 8

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 130mgSugar: 12g

Ingredients

  

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• About half a loaf of bread sliced, buttered and cut into squares (stale is fine – the custard soaks in so well)
• 2 medium eggs
• 1/2 a pint of milk
• 2 tbsp caster sugar
• Rasins and sultanas
• Mixed spice

Instructions

 

• Grease a square baking dish and preheat the oven to 180^oC.
• Put the caster sugar and milk into a pan and heat gently, stirring all the time until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is heated through – but do not boil.
• Whisk the eggs together in a bowl then add the milk mixture a bit at a time, whisking well.
  
• Place squares of bread into the dish so that they cover the bottom. Sprinkle with a handful of the raisins, sultanas, and some mixed spice. Pour over enough of the custard to soak all the squares. Then repeat for another layer. For the final layer, repeat, but omit the raisins and sultanas. You should use up all the custard.
• Place into the oven and cook for 40-45 mins until the top is browned and crunchy and the custard has set. Serve immediately, with cold milk for pouring.

Notes

– Bread and butter pudding can be served with some delicious options, such as custard, ice cream, whipped cream, sauce (caramel or chocolate), or lemon curd.

– To store, you should let it cool completely and put it tightly and place it in the refrigerator. To extend the longevity of your pudding, you can freeze it, which can preserve its quality for up to three months.

You can reheat the bread and butter pudding in the oven at 180°C by warping it with aluminum foil. Let it heat up for 10 to 15 minutes, adjusting the time to achieve your desired temperature. Alternatively, for a quicker option, you can warm it in the microwave for approximately 2-3 minutes.

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Variations

Here are some versions of the bread and butter pudding:

1. Fruit-Inspired Variations
   • Banana pudding includes sliced bananas for sweetness and texture.
   • Apple streusel pudding features a crunchy apple topping.
   • Stone fruit pudding combines pandoro cake with seasonal fruits.
2. Chocolate Variations
   • Chocolate pudding layers custard with chocolate pieces.
   • Croissant pudding pairs white chocolate with raspberries.
3. Unique Ingredients
   • Marmalade pudding blends citrusy marmalade with whisky.
   • Peanut butter pudding spreads jelly between bread layers.
4. Seasonal Variations
   • Easter pudding uses leftover hot cross buns.
   • Christmas pudding incorporates festive panettone.
5. Modern Twists
   • Croissant dessert replaces bread for a lighter texture.
   • Date pudding mixes sticky dates with cinnamon for winter.