We have made a bread pudding before but not in the british style, this one is more like a spiced cake than a dessert but still works like a dessert!
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients.
- 6 1/4cups cubed whole wheat bread
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dried mixed fruit
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Preparation.
Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2.
In a large bowl, combine bread and milk, and set aside to soak for 5 minutes. Then stir in egg, butter, raisins, mixed fruit, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix well. Press the mixture into a 9-inch square baking pan.
Step 3.
Bake in preheated oven until golden and firm to touch, about 35 minutes. Leave in baking pan to cool, then cut into squares.
