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First there was sliced bread, then came bread and butter pudding. Recreate mankind's second greatest invention today.
Preheat oven to 180ºC bake.
Remove the crusts from the bread and cut each slice in half diagonally to make 2 triangles. Lay a third of the bread triangles butter-side down in a 20cm round ovenproof dish.
Sprinkle with half of the currants and sultanas, then add half of the remaining bread and remaining currants and sultanas. Finish with a layer of bread with the butter-side up.
Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large jug, then whisk in the milk and vanilla. Pour over the bread and butter and sprinkle the top with grated nutmeg.
Place the dish in a large roasting pan and carefully add water to the pan until it is three-quarters of the way up the sides of the baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, until pudding is golden brown and set.
Dust with icing sugar to serve.
Absolutely! Stale or day-old bread works well, as it absorbs the liquid well without becoming soggy. It's a great way to reduce food waste and create a delicious dessert.
Brush the top layer of bread with a little melted butter or cream and sprinkle with sugar before baking. This can create a caramelised, golden top.
To serve
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