Classic British Dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 heaped cups white bread, preferably slightly stale, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" cubes
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1 cup sultanas or raisins (or more!)
→ Egg Mixture
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3 eggs
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1 1/2 cups milk (low or full fat, not zero fat)
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1 cup heavy / thickened cream
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3 tbsp / 40g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon powder
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Finishes & Serving
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30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted - for top pre baking
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20g / 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted - for brushing post baking (optional)
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Icing sugar / powdered sugar, for dusting
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Ice cream, cream, custard, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, etc
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types).
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Place eggs in a large bowl, whisk briefly. Add remaining Egg Mixture ingredients and whisk.
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Add bread and sultanas, briefly mix, then set aside for 3 minutes to allow egg mixture to soak through the bread.
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Pour into a baking dish (10 cup / 2.5 litre / 2.5 quart). If you have lots of sultanas on the surface, poke them below the surface.
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Drizzle over melted butter, then bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden on top and the inside is set but still slightly wobbly (poke to check).
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Brush with remaining 1 1/2 tbsp melted butter (optional), then dust with icing sugar. Rest for a few minutes, then serve immediately, with toppings of choice!
# Notes:
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Can be made with various bread types including pre-sliced bread
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Slightly stale bread works better as it doesn't turn to mush
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Leftovers keep in the fridge for 4-5 days
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The recipe can be made with only milk (add an extra egg if omitting cream)