Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful toasted bread and butter pudding recipes. These classic comfort food dishes offer a heartwarming blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. From the traditional British version to unique variations infused with seasonal fruits, spices, and rich custard, our collection caters to every palate. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect bread pudding, with tips on selecting the right bread, achieving the ideal custard consistency, and mastering the art of toasting. Whether you prefer a simple and comforting dessert or a more elaborate showstopper, our recipes will guide you through every step.
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BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
This simple bread pudding is an easy way to use up those bits and pieces that seem to lie around the pantry. Save a fortune and make this tasty pudding. I like to serve this with custard sauce but it goes well with whipped cream, ice cream, or also great on its own.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round pie dish or cake pan.
- Butter the bread on both sides and cut into triangles. Arrange a single layer of buttered bread in the bottom of the greased pan, slightly overlapping the triangles. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the sugar and all of the currants. Arrange the remaining bread on top, then sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Beat milk, eggs, and nutmeg together. Pour over the bread and press down firmly to compress the pudding and help the bread absorb the milk mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 108.4 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 389.5 mg, Sugar 29.7 g
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
This divine dessert is a great way to use up leftover French bread.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Butter 1 1/2-quart casserole. Spread one side of each slice bread with butter. Layer bread slices, buttered sides up, in casserole; sprinkle with cinnamon. Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl; mix in granulated sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir in milk; pour over bread.
- Place casserole in pan of very hot water (1 inch deep). Cover casserole loosely with aluminum foil. Bake 20 minutes; remove foil. Continue baking 35 to 40 minutes longer or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge of casserole comes out clean. (Cover with foil if top gets too brown.)
- Remove casserole from hot water. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg
RAISIN TOAST BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
This is something I made up so that I could use some leftover frozen custard I wanted to get rid of. Luckily I was inspired and it worked really well and the family loved it. I actually had banana custard in my recipe but have listed vanilla custard as it is easier to find though you could add banana essence to vanilla custard and a little yellow colouring if you like.Feel free to tinker with the recipe so that it suits the contents of your fridge.
Provided by joanna_giselle
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 20 x 30cm dish, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven (fan-forced) to 160 degrees Celsius.
- In a large bowl, add custard, cream, eggs and vanilla essence and whisk until combined. It should be a fairly thick cream.
- Take each slice of raisin bread and spread it with butter to the edges of the bread. Then cut into half diagonally and arrange into overlapping triangles in a 20 x 30 cm baking dish. Depending on how thick your bread is, you may need more slices to fill up the dish.
- Scatter the raspberries and chocolate chunks evenly over the bread making sure they go between the slices as well.
- Gently pour the custard-egg-cream mixture over the bread so that it fully covers the bread but the tops of the triangles are sticking up.
- Carefully place into pre-heated oven and bake for around 45 minutes. It should have set but still have a little wobble to it. Allow it cool to room temperature and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.1, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 120.4, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1, Protein 4.9
TOASTED BREAD-AND-BUTTER PUDDING
Categories Milk/Cream Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Winter Shavuot Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Butter both sides of bread slices and arrange in 1 layer on a large baking sheet. Bake in middle of oven, turning over once, until lightly toasted, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
- Whisk together half-and-half, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar is dissolved. Halve toasted bread slices diagonally and arrange triangles in rows, overlapping slightly, in a buttered 3-quart shallow baking dish.
- Pour custard evenly over toast and let stand 15 minutes.
- Bake pudding in a hot water bath until custard is set 2 to 3 inches from edges but still trembles in center, 50 to 60 minutes. (Custard will continue to set as it cools.) Serve warm.
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING FRENCH TOAST SANDWICHES
Yes really! This is a pan-fried version of bread and butter pudding, made in the method of a French toast sandwich! A wonderful recipe, which is just the ticket for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch, OR as a mid-week quick and easy dessert. Although it is not necessary to stamp out the rounds of bread, it DOES look so much nicer - you can use the excess bread to make breadcrumbs for baking, I never seem to have enough! I have also made this recipe with sliced brioche, now that is TOTALLY delicious, especially when served as a dessert with jam, whipped cream or even custard! You can "lighten" this recipe very easily by using low fat cream, low fat spread and fat free milk, then spray the pan with low-fat cooking spray.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 8 Bread and Butter French Toast Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut out an 8cm (3") circle from each slice of bread and lightly spread with butter. Divide the dried fruit between 8 bread discs and sandwich with the remaining discs, buttered sides together. Press together well.
- Beat the eggs, cream, milk and vanilla together in a shallow bowl.
- Clarify the rest of the butter, by melting and pouring off the buttery liquid into a large non-stick frying pan, leaving the white solids behind. Put the frying pan over a medium heat.
- Dip the fruit 'sandwiches' into the egg mixture until well-soaked and evenly coated. Fry the sandwiches for 2 minutes on each side until golden. Drain on kitchen paper, then dip in the caster sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 811.1, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 307.2, Sodium 957.2, Carbohydrate 82.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 19.2, Protein 16.1
PRALINE FRENCH TOAST BREAD PUDDING
Provided by Alan Rosen
Categories Egg Breakfast Brunch Dessert Bake Pecan Chill Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Generously butter a rectangular baking dish (13 x 9 x 2 1/2 inches); use the prettiest one you have. Set out a large shallow pan for the water bath. Cut the bread across into 3/4-inch-thick slices. If you are not using a braided bread, cut slices into four triangles each. Arrange bread slices in rows, leaning and overlapping them, if necessary.
- 2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs on high until light golden and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Beat in the cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the bread in the dish, lifting the bread up slightly to pour between the slices and letting the custard soak in (this is important; see The Junior's Way).
- 3. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, combine all praline topping ingredients, except syrup. Using your hands, spread the mixture over the top of the soaked challah, pushing some down between the slices. Cover the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- 4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap and drizzle the maple syrup over the top. Place the dish in the center of a larger pan. Pour hot water into the pan until it comes 1 inch up the side of the baking dish. Bake until the pudding is puffy, souffléd, and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes (don't let it overbake or get too brown). Touch it: The top should be spongy, not dry or crusty. The bread pudding is best served piping hot, right out of the oven.
BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING TOAST
Turn a classic comfort food pudding into a modern sharing dessert with Tommy Banks' take on bread and butter pudding. Serve with whipped crème fraîche
Provided by Tommy Banks
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use a bread knife to remove the crusts and square up the brioche loaf. Cut the loaf into 3cm slices, then cut each slice into three rectangular fingers. Whisk together the eggs, milk and Irish cream liqueur in a shallow dish. Put the brioche fingers in the egg mixture and leave for about 5 seconds on each side until they are soaked but still holding their shape.
- Put a large frying pan on a medium heat, add the butter and heat until sizzling. Add the brioche fingers to the pan and slowly cook on a medium-high heat, turning so all sides are an even, golden brown. Remove the toast from the pan and toss in the sugar, then transfer them to a baking tray or rack. Use a blowtorch to caramelise the sugar on all sides or, if you don't have a blowtorch, grill on each side for 1 min, or until the sugar has melted. Leave the brioche to cool and the sugar crust to harden.
- Tip the crème fraîche into a bowl and whisk until it thickens and forms soft peaks - initially it will loosen but continue to whisk. Serve a big pile of the toast in the middle of the table with the crème fraîche for dipping into or spreading over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 943 calories, Fat 63 grams fat, SaturatedFat 38 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 42 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
Tips to Utilize Leftover Bread
- Use day-old bread. Stale bread works best for this recipe as it absorbs the custard well and doesn't get soggy. - Cut the bread into cubes of uniform size. This ensures even cooking and a pleasant mouthfeel. - Butter the bread cubes thoroughly. This adds flavor and richness to the pudding. - Use a deep baking dish. This allows the bread cubes to soak up the custard evenly and prevents them from drying out. - Cover the pudding with foil while baking. This helps the pudding cook evenly and prevents the top from browning too quickly. - Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the pudding to set properly.Conclusion: Embracing a Timeless Classic
Toasted bread and butter pudding is a timeless dessert that offers a comforting blend of flavors and textures. Its simplicity and versatility make it a favorite among home cooks and dessert enthusiasts alike. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or enjoy experimenting with different variations, this pudding is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that pays homage to a culinary classic.
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