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Classic Bread and Butter Pudding: A Cozy, Old-Fashioned Dessert Straight from the Heart
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There’s something deeply comforting about bread and butter pudding — warm, custardy, and kissed with golden edges. It’s one of those timeless desserts that reminds you of home, childhood, and family dinners where everything was made with love. Simple ingredients, humble beginnings, and yet, it delivers rich, soul-satisfying flavor in every bite.
Whether you’re looking to use up leftover bread or want a cozy dessert to end the evening, this classic bread and butter pudding is just what you need.
🥄 What Is Bread and Butter Pudding?
Originating in the U.K., this traditional dessert was a clever way to use stale bread by layering it with butter and soaking it in a vanilla-scented custard, then baking until golden and soft. Over time, it’s evolved into a beloved comfort food — easy to make, incredibly customizable, and always crowd-pleasing.
🍞 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the pudding:
- 6–8 slices of day-old white bread (or brioche for richness)
- 3 tablespoons soft butter
- ⅓ cup raisins or sultanas (optional, but traditional)
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (or use more milk)
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- A pinch of salt
For the topping:
- A bit of sugar for sprinkling
- Extra cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
👩🍳 How to Make Classic Bread and Butter Pudding
1. Prepare the Bread
Butter each slice of bread on one side. Cut into triangles or squares. Grease a baking dish and layer the buttered bread slices (butter side up), overlapping slightly. Sprinkle raisins between layers if using.
2. Make the Custard
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
3. Assemble the Pudding
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread layers, pressing down lightly so the bread soaks it up. Let sit for 15–20 minutes to fully absorb the liquid.
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