Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a warm and comforting Bread & Butter Pudding! This traditional Irish dessert is the perfect way to end a festive meal. With layers of buttery bread, mixed dried fruits, and a touch of nutmeg, this pudding is all about cosy flavours and simple pleasures. Serve it with freshly made custard for an extra indulgent touch.
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4-6 slices white bread
- 75g mixed dried fruits
- 25g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 medium eggs
- 450ml semi-skimmed milk, warmed
- Freshly grated nutmeg
- Freshly made custard, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, 10 minutes before cooking. Lightly butter a 1.1 litre overproof dish. Butter the bread and cut into quarter. Arrange half the bread in the dish and scatter over two-thirds of the dried fruit and sugar. Repeat the layering, finishing with the dried fruits.
- Beat the eggs and milk together and pour over the bread and butter. Leave to stand for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the remaining sugar and a little nutmeg and carefully place in the oven. Cook for 40 minutes, or until the pudding has lightly set and the top is golden.
- Remove and sprinkle with a little extra sugar, if liked. Serve with freshly made custard.
