Bread and Butter Pudding

The weather here is cold and miserable again and calls for cuddly food which reminds us all of childhood. I had a loaf of slightly sad, not home-made, bread to use and couldn't resist a heartwarming bread and butter pudding. I love mine packed with spices and fruit, just as my mum makes. This recipe doesnt come with many measurements as it really depends on personal taste and how many layers you create.

Ingredients:
1 loaf sliced bread
Butter -  I used dairy-free
Cinnamon
Ginger
Mixed fruit
Brown sugar
500ml Milk - I used soy

Method:
Preheat your oven to 160C fan and butter a large oven proof dish. Butter each slice of bread on one side and carefully line the bottom and sides of the dish with bread butter side up, I like the crusts on the bread but if you don't then do remove them. Sprinkle the bread with the spices, sugar and mixed fruit then layer over a couple of slices of bread. Repeat the process until all but two of the slices of bread are used. Place these over the top, butter side down, and carefully push down to compact everything together. Pour the milk over the top until you can just see it between the pieces of bread. Top with a generous sprinkle of sugar and spices.

Bake for 20 minutes until the top is crispy and golden then let cool for a few minutes before serving. The pudding should be fragrant and have a crisp top with a soft centre.

My favourite way to use up old bread, this recipe never fails to make people smile. When you make this, please take a picture and tag me using #dairyofadefectivehousewife

ENJOY!