Every week, my Dad drops off some bread to us (excess from a friendly baker) and this Friday just gone, he dropped off 3 loaves. With no room in the freezer (which is full due to ice build up, not unfortunately an excess of food), I decided a nice bread and butter pudding would be good for a cool winter Sunday night. I was right - it was good, with a small serve of ice-cream on the side slowly melting. Yum!
They are so easy to make. I don't have an exact recipe, as I just do it by feel, but as a guide, this one was made in a small casserole type dish and took about 10 slices of bread - buttered on 1 side. First lot laid down butter down and out across the bottom and 3/4 way up the sides of dish. Then layer with a scattering of sultanas in between until you are about 3/4 way up and have met the outside pieces. In a bowl, mix 4 eggs with 1/3 cup sugar, about 3 cups of milk and and little mixed spice or cinnamon. Pour over the mixture. Use a sharp knife to poke holes into the mix to allow the liquid to soak in fully. Sprinkle the top with some coffee crystals or raw sugar. Bake in oven about 180oC for about 45 mins, or until top is golden and has risen out of dish. Serve hot with cream or ice cream.
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