**Indulge in the Timeless Charm of Irish Bread and Butter Pudding: A Culinary Journey Through Three Beloved Recipes**
Experience the heartwarming comfort of Irish bread and butter pudding, a classic dessert steeped in history and culinary tradition. This delectable dish, often served as a finale to a hearty meal, showcases the harmonious blend of soft, pillowy bread, creamy custard, and the irresistible duo of sugar and butter.
Embark on a culinary journey through three distinct recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic. The first recipe, a traditional Irish bread and butter pudding, embodies the essence of this cherished dessert, featuring simple ingredients that come together to create a dish that is both comforting and nostalgic.
The second recipe introduces a delightful variation with the addition of succulent raisins, plumped in warm water and infused with a hint of rum, adding a layer of fruity sweetness and depth of flavor to the classic bread pudding.
For those seeking a touch of indulgence, the third recipe elevates the bread and butter pudding experience with a luxurious layer of caramel sauce, transforming this classic dessert into an irresistible treat. The luscious caramel sauce, made with a combination of sugar, butter, and cream, adds a velvety richness and a touch of decadence to every spoonful.
TRADITIONAL IRISH BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING RECIPE
This traditional Irish Bread and Butter Pudding recipe is a hearty dessert, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time of year!
Provided by Gemma Stafford
Categories Snack
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, cinnamon and milk in a large bowl. Set aside.
- 2. Meanwhile, spread the slices of bread with almost all of the butter, and grease the dish with the rest. Cut off the crusts and cut each slice of bread into triangles. Lay the triangles, butter side up in the dish. Scatter the raisins between the slices.
- 3. Pour the custard over the bread soaking every slice. Set it aside to absorb for 15 minutes.
- 4. Bake the pudding at 350oF (180oC) for about 1 hour or until the pudding has risen and is golden in color. Serve immediately. Top with freshly whipped cream and enjoy!
IRISH BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Bread puddings are a favorite dessert in Ireland, especially among Irish children. This dish is delightfully simple to make yet very delicious and satisfying.
Provided by Sommer Clary
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread bread slices out on a cutting board and leave out for a few hours to stale a bit.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, set aside.
- Spread butter evenly over the six slices of bread (one side only-not both!), and cut the slices in to fourths.
- Spray a round 8 or 9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the cut bread slices around in the pan to make somewhat of a spiral pattern , keeping the buttered side up and the cut edges facing the same direction.
- Sprinkle the raisins evenly over the top, followed by the cinnamon/sugar mixture.
- Whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl and pour over the bread. Allow to sit for 15 minutes so that the bread can absorb the liquid.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm. If desired, sprinkle some powdered sugar for garnish. In Ireland, they like to pour a bit of cream on top.
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Pudding: In a saucepan over low heat, add the cream, the scraped vanilla bean and the seeds (or extract) and 1/2 cup of sugar. Whisk to combine. Bring the cream to a boil. While the cream is coming to a boil, whisk the yolks and 1/2 cup sugar together until they are a homogeneous mixture. When the cream comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and whisk in 1/3 of the egg yolk mixture, then immediately whisk in the remaining egg mixture. This is called tempering, it allows you to combine hot cream and eggs without making scrambled eggs. It's kinda fun! Reserve this mixture until you are ready to assemble the pudding. Discard the vanilla bean.
- To assemble the pudding: Butter 1 side of the slices of bread and cut them into triangles. Butter an 8 by 8-inch square baking dish and put a layer of bread points, overlapping, in the bottom of the dish. Strain the raisins reserving the whiskey. Sprinkle half of the whiskey soaked raisins on top of the bread layer. Pour half of the cream/egg mixture over the bread and raisins. Repeat this process with the bread and raisins and finally finish with bread. Pour the remaining cream/egg mixture into the dish. Press down gently on the whole thing to compress and really compact the pudding. If all of the cream mixture doesn't fit into the pan, wait 10 to 15 minutes and then try again. The bread may need a little while to absorb all the cream. MMMMM... don't skimp on this step.
- Set the bread pudding dish inside a 9 by 13-inch baking dish or roasting pan and add hot water until it reaches 1/2 to 2/3 of the way up the sides of the pudding dish. Cover the whole thing with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until the custard has set, about 1 hour.
- Remove the pudding from the water bath and let it cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the top of the custard with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a thin even layer. Put the pudding under the broiler or use a blow torch (This is REALLY fun!) to crystallize the sugar on the top of the pudding. A little bit crusty and burnt and sweeeeeeet! YuuuuuummmY! Serve with the whiskey tea sauce.
- To make the sauce: While the pudding is baking, combine all the ingredients and the reserved Irish whiskey in a small saucepan and let steep for 15 minutes. Discard the tea bags and the lemon half. Bring the sauce to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. Taste, the sauce should be very pungent, sweet and spicy (cinnamon and clove--not spicy hot) and a perfect accompaniment to the creamy sweet pudding.
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BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a saucepan over low heat, add the cream, the scraped vanilla bean and the seeds (or extract) and 1/2 cup of sugar. Whisk to combine. Bring the cream to a boil. While the cream is coming to a boil, whisk the yolks and 1/2 cup sugar together until they are a homogeneous mixture. When the cream comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and whisk in 1/3 of the egg yolk mixture, then immediately whisk in the remaining egg mixture. This is called tempering, it allows you to combine hot cream and eggs without making scrambled eggs. It's kinda fun! Reserve this mixture until you are ready to assemble the pudding.
- To assemble the pudding:
- Butter 1 side of the slices of bread and cut them into triangles. Butter an 8 by 8-inch square baking dish and put a layer of bread points, overlapping, in the bottom of the dish. Strain the raisins reserving the whiskey. Sprinkle half of the whiskey soaked raisins on top of the bread layer. Pour half of the cream/egg mixture over the bread and raisins. Repeat this process with the bread and raisins and finally finish with bread. Pour the remaining cream/egg mixture into the dish. Press down gently on the whole thing to compress and really compact the pudding. If all of the cream mixture doesn't fit into the pan, wait 10 to 15 minutes and then try again. The bread may need a little while to absorb all the cream. MMMMM& don't skimp on this step.
- Set the bread pudding dish inside a 9 by 13-inch baking dish or roasting pan and add hot water until it reaches 1/2 to 2/3 of the way up the sides of the pudding dish. Cover the whole thing with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven until the custard has set, about 1 hour.
- Remove the pudding from the water bath and let it cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle the top of the custard with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a thin even layer. Put the pudding under the broiler or use a blow torch (This is REALLY fun!) to crystallize the sugar on the top of the pudding. A little bit crusty and burnt and sweeeeeeet! YuuuuuummmY! Serve with the whiskey tea sauce.
- To make the sauce:
- While the pudding is baking, combine all the ingredients and the reserved Irish whiskey in a small saucepan and let steep for 15 minutes. Discard the tea bags and the lemon half. Bring the sauce to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. Taste, the sauce should be very pungent, sweet and spicy (cinnamon and clove--not spicy hot) and a perfect accompaniment to the creamy sweet pudding.
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IRISH BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
this recipe was sent to me by an internet friend from ireland, thanks r2d2! we tried it tonight, and everyone had seconds!!!
Provided by chez patty
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1 x 8 inch pottery or china dish.
- Butter the bread and arrange four slices, buttered side down ,in a single layer in the dish. Sprinkle the bread with nutmeg and half sultanas. Arrange another layer of bread, buttered side down, over the fruit, and sprinkle the remaining nutmeg and sultanas on top. Cover with the remaining bread, again buttered side down.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, add cream , milk , vanilla , sugar . Pour the mixture over the bread through a fine sieve. Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the top and let it stand, covered loosely at room temperature for at least one hour, or chill overnight.
- Place in a bain-marie ... the water should go halfway up the sides of the baking dish and bake in the middle of the oven ( 180c /350f/ gas 4) for about one hour until the top is crisp and golden. Serve warm with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.6, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 206.8, Sodium 331, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 33.1, Protein 8.9
Tips:
- Use stale or day-old bread for a firmer texture. Fresh bread will absorb too much of the custard and become soggy.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. Just add an extra egg yolk to help thicken the custard.
- You can use any type of jam or fruit preserves that you like. Apricot, raspberry, and strawberry are all popular choices.
- Serve the pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Irish bread and butter pudding is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for using up leftover bread and it's a great way to end a meal. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give this recipe a try.
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