Description
A classic British dessert made with slices of buttered bread, raisins, and a rich egg custard, baked until golden and crisp on top. Perfect for using up leftover bread.
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread (preferably a day or two old)
- 50g (about 3.5 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 100g (about 1/2 cup) raisins or sultanas
- 4 large eggs
- 500ml (2 cups) whole milk
- 100ml (about 1/2 cup) double cream
- 75g (about 1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg or cinnamon (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Butter the slices of bread on one side and cut each slice into triangles.
- Layer the bread slices in a greased baking dish, buttered side up, sprinkling raisins between the layers.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread and let it sit for 15–20 minutes to allow the bread to soak.
- Sprinkle the top with nutmeg or cinnamon if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30–40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use stale bread for better texture and absorption.
- Swap raisins for chocolate chips or dried cranberries for variation.
- Serve with cream, custard, or ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
