Gordon Ramsay Bread And Butter Pudding Recipe

This Gordon Ramsay Bread And Butter Pudding Recipe is a creamy and rich recipe, which is made with sultanas and cinnamon. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 55 minutes plus soaking time.

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Gordon Ramsay Bread And Butter Pudding Recipe Ingredients

• 25g butter, plus extra for greasing
• 8 thick slices white bread, crusts optional
• 50g sultanas
• 2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 350ml full-fat milk
• 50ml double cream
• 2 eggs
• 25g sugar
• Freshly grated nutmeg

Optional:

• Extra custard to serve

How To Make Gordon Ramsay Bread And Butter Pudding Recipe

1. Prep the Dish and Bread: Generously grease a 23×28 cm (or similar size) ovenproof dish with butter. Butter each slice of bread and cut them into triangles.
2. Layer the Pudding: Arrange a layer of the buttered bread triangles in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle over half the sultanas and half the cinnamon. Repeat with another layer of bread, the remaining sultanas, and cinnamon. Finish with a final, neat layer of bread on top.
3. Make the Custard: In a saucepan, gently heat the milk and double cream until it is scalding (hot with steam, but not boiling). In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with three-quarters of the sugar.
4. Combine and Soak: Slowly pour the warm milk and cream mixture into the eggs, whisking continuously. Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly over the bread layers in the dish. Press the bread down lightly to help it soak up the custard.
5. Rest and Bake: Sprinkle the top with freshly grated nutmeg and the remaining sugar. Let the pudding sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan) / 350°F.
6. Bake Until Golden: Bake the pudding for 30–40 minutes, until the custard is just set and the top is golden brown and crisp. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get the best texture if my bread is fresh? If your bread isn’t slightly stale, you can lay the slices on a baking sheet and toast them very lightly in the oven for a few minutes. Stale bread absorbs the custard better.
• How do you prevent the top from burning? If you notice the top of the pudding is browning too quickly during baking, you can loosely cover it with a piece of aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes of cooking time.
• What’s the secret to a perfectly set custard? For the creamiest, most evenly cooked custard, you can bake the pudding in a bain-marie (a water bath). However, for a more traditional, crustier top like Ramsay’s, baking it directly in the oven is perfect.
• How can I get clean, neat slices? For perfectly sliceable squares, allow the pudding to cool completely, then chill it in the refrigerator. You can then cut clean slices and reheat them individually in the oven or a pan.

What To Serve With Bread And Butter Pudding

This classic comfort dessert is delicious on its own but is even better with:

• A drizzle of warm custard
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream
• A splash of single cream

How To Store Bread And Butter Pudding

• Refrigerate: Cover leftovers with foil or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave or in the oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended as it can make the custard watery.

Bread And Butter Pudding Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 446 kcal
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Sodium: 400mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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