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Bread and Butter Pudding — traditional dish from England, United Kingdom
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥540kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾72gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Bread and Butter Pudding

How to order / say it
Say it Bread and Butter Pudding — [BRED and BUH-ter PUD-ing]
Order I'd like some bread and butter pudding, please.
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A dessert made from layered buttered bread, custard, and dried fruits.

Why try it?

This quintessential dessert is a testament to British thrift and ingenuity, transforming simple bread into a delectable treat that warms the heart and soul.

How it tastes

The pudding is soft and creamy, with a rich, sweet custard flavor. The spices and dried fruits add bursts of flavor, baked to a golden perfection.

Origin & History — first documented: 1720

Originating in the early 18th century, this dish was designed to use up stale bread and became a popular way to deliver comfort food with minimal waste.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g white bread
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🥛 500 ml milk
  • 🥚 3 eggs
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 🍯 50 g sultanas
  • 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon

Method

  1. 1 Butter slices of bread and layer in a baking dish with sultanas.
  2. 2 Whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. 3 Pour custard mix over bread, letting it soak.
  4. 4 Bake until pudding is set and golden.

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