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Tasty Apprentice
Perfect for chilly evenings or lazy weekends, this comforting dessert transforms simple ingredients like bread, milk, and eggs into a delightful treat that'll warm your soul and satisfy your sweet tooth. 
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of day-old bread, crusts removed
- Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas (optional)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
- Demerara sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
2. Butter each slice of bread generously on one side.
3. Arrange half of the buttered bread slices, overlapping slightly, in the prepared baking dish.
4. Sprinkle half of the raisins or sultanas (if using) over the bread.
5. Layer the remaining slices of buttered bread on top, followed by the remaining raisins or sultanas.
6. In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
8. Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
9. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices in the baking dish. Press down gently to ensure the bread is submerged.
10. Let the pudding sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
11. Sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon and demerara sugar, if desired.
12. Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan and pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
14. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm slices of Bread and Butter Pudding with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of custard for a dessert that'll delight the whole family!
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of day-old bread, crusts removed
- Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas (optional)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
- Demerara sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
2. Butter each slice of bread generously on one side.
3. Arrange half of the buttered bread slices, overlapping slightly, in the prepared baking dish.
4. Sprinkle half of the raisins or sultanas (if using) over the bread.
5. Layer the remaining slices of buttered bread on top, followed by the remaining raisins or sultanas.
6. In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
8. Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
9. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices in the baking dish. Press down gently to ensure the bread is submerged.
10. Let the pudding sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
11. Sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon and demerara sugar, if desired.
12. Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan and pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
14. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm slices of Bread and Butter Pudding with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of custard for a dessert that'll delight the whole family!
Such a classic comfort dessert. Can't wait to whip up a batch and indulge in that creamy goodness. Thanks for sharing the recipe! 
