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Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding

Love bread and butter pudding? This simple brioche version takes it up a notch. It's the perfect, easy dessert for a family meal and is delicious served with cream, custard or ice cream.

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Introduction

Made with brioche rather than a standard loaf, this is a lovely light pudding. The lemon adds a fresh and delicate flavour to the otherwise creamy dish.

Prepare ahead: the brioche and sultanas can be assembled in the buttered dish up to 6 hours ahead. pour over the custard 30 minutes before baking. leftovers will keep for a day in the fridge.

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Ingredients

1 x 300g (11oz) brioche loaf
50g (2oz) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 100g (4oz) sulta
100g (4oz) sultanas
3 tbsp demerara sugar
For the custard:
3 eggs
75g (3oz) caster sugar
150ml (5fl oz) double cream
600ml (1 pint) full-fat milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 small lemon finely grated zest

Essential kit

You will need a 28cm (11in) wide-based round ovenproof dish.

Method

1. You will need a 28cm (11in) wide-based round ovenproof dish, and a roasting tin large enough to place it in.

2. Butter your round ovenproof dish. Cut the brioche loaf into 1.5cm (⅝in) slices and brush each slice with melted butter on both sides. Arrange the slices in a spiral in the buttered dish and scatter over the sultanas.

3. To make the custard, place all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together by hand until well mixed. Pour the custard over the brioche in the dish and gently press the exposed bread crusts down into the liquid. Sprinkle with the demerara sugar and leave to stand for about 30 minutes (see tip). While the pudding is standing, preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas 4 and grease the dish with a little butter.

4. Half-fill the roasting tin with boiling water, and place the ovenproof dish in this. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes until golden on top and puffed up. The layers will shrink down a little on cooling. Serve warm with cream.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars

15 Ratings

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15 Comments

    default user avatar Mary wilson

    Utterly glorious!

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    default user avatar Freckles

    I loved it.

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    default user avatar Kate Kiddle

    Wonderful, best bread and butter pudding ever, a family favourite

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    default user avatar Annie Top Gosden

    Absolutely delicious and perfect in every aspect.

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    default user avatar Carol Copland

    Easy Peary so quick to make and delicious

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    default user avatar Marie

    Excellent. Made it for a group dinner and it all disappeared

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    default user avatar Kim

    Amazing family recipe, all three generations enjoyed it!

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    default user avatar Angie

    This is recipe is easy and delicious, and it’s
    gone within minutes of serving. I’ve never experiment with any other recipes, for bread and butter pudding I only use this one.

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    default user avatar C leyland

    I followed the method but it was a bit sloppy so I baked for 10 more minutes, still bit wet.When I tasted the cold left overs it had set and was lovely. Next time I’ll make it the day before and microwave

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    default user avatar Pieta

    A winner! Easy to make and tastes delicious!

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    default user avatar Maureen Isherwood

    My husband loves this pudding
    I have made it for friends and relatives who all say it is delicious
    As an added treat I soak the dried fruit in brandy or rum overnight for extra yummyness

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