description Bread and butter pudding Overview
Bread and butter pudding is a British baked dessert that turns sliced bread into a custard-based dish. Buttered bread, often layered with dried fruit such as raisins, is soaked in a mixture of milk or cream, eggs, and sugar before baking until the custard sets and the top browns. It is associated with home cooking and is often served warm, either on its own or with additional custard, cream, or sauce.
help Bread and butter pudding FAQ
What is bread and butter pudding made from?
It is made from sliced bread spread with butter and soaked in milk or cream, eggs, and sugar. Raisins or other dried fruit are often layered between the slices.
How is bread and butter pudding cooked?
The assembled bread and custard mixture is baked until the custard sets and the top becomes browned. The result is soft and rich inside with a toasted surface.
Is bread and butter pudding a British dessert?
Yes. It is a traditional British baked dessert that turns everyday bread into a custard-based pudding.
What fruit is commonly added to bread and butter pudding?
Raisins are the classic addition, although other dried fruit can be used. The fruit adds sweetness and a chewy contrast to the soft custard-soaked bread.
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