Irish Bread and Butter Pudding
Buttered bread layered with sultanas and baked in a rich custard until puffed and golden.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.49 a head
- Oven170°C (150°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan). Butter a 1.5 litre baking dish.
- 2
Butter the bread and cut into triangles. Layer in the dish, scattering sultanas between the layers.
- 3
Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, caster sugar, vanilla and whiskey together.
- 4
Pour the custard over the bread. Press down gently and leave to soak for 15 minutes.
15 min - 5
Sprinkle the demerara sugar over the top.
- 6
Bake for 35 minutes, until the top is crisp and golden and the custard has just set.
35 min - 7
Rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
