Bread & Butter Pudding - Serves 4 -6

The Favourite of Rick Stein OBE

Delicious winter warmer that fills the kitchen with the scent of warm nutmeg. Delightful served with custard or cream.

Method

Pre-heat the oven to gas 2, 150 centigrade. Line a deep pie dish or casserole with the thickly buttered slices of bread. Sprinkle over some of the currants or sultanas and add a further layer of buttered bread. Alternate the layers finishing with bread and the few remaining fruit on top.

Bring the milk to the boil. Beat the eggs well in a large bowl with the sugar and grated nutmeg. Pour the hot milk over the egg mixture and mix together well. Transfer the milk and egg mixture to a jug and pour over the dish of bread and butter. Sprinkle the surface with a little more sugar and bake in the oven for 1 hour.