Bread Butter Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 8 slices white bread
• 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon marmalade or jam (optional)
• Raisins and berries of choice (for the filling and topping)
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups warm milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• Nutmeg or cinnamon powder

METHOD

• Apply butter on each slice of bread and set aside. You can also add marmalade or jam, if using.
• Cut the slices into triangles and arrange half of them in a greased baking pan with the buttered side facing up.
• Spread some raisins and berries on top followed by a sprinkle of brown sugar.
• Now place the rest of the bread triangles over it, buttered side up, and repeat step 3.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs well, add warm milk and the rest of the sugar and whisk well. Then add the vanilla essence and mix.
• Now, pour the milk mixture onto the bread.
• Lightly press the bread so it soaks completely in the mixture and let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle some nutmeg or cinnamon powder on top.
• Preheat the oven to 180˚C.
• Place the baking pan in the pre-heated oven and let it bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the top of the pudding appears crispy and golden.
• Let it cool for a few minutes and serve.

Warning: Ask a parent or adult to help with this recipe.