Where does Bread and Butter Pudding come from?

Bread and Butter Pudding — country of origin: United Kingdom.

What is Bread and Butter Pudding made of?

White bread, butter, egg, milk, cream, sugar, raisin, nutmeg.

Which allergens does Bread and Butter Pudding contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

How do you pronounce Bread and Butter Pudding?

Bread and butter pudding (British English) is pronounced /ˈbred ən ˈbʌtə ˈpʊdɪŋ/.

Bread and Butter Pudding

Pronunciation (IPA) /ˈbred ən ˈbʌtə ˈpʊdɪŋ/

Buttered slices of day-old white bread layered with sultanas, soaked in a sweet egg custard and baked until the custard sets and the exposed edges crisp.

Also known as: Bread pudding · Bread & butter pudding

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Egg

Contains eggs and egg products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Bread and butter pudding is a British dessert built out of bread that has gone stale: buttered slices layered in a dish with dried fruit, covered in a sweet egg custard and baked.

What it really is

Slices of white bread are buttered on one side and arranged overlapping in a baking dish, sultanas or raisins scattered between the layers. A custard of egg, milk and cream, sweetened with sugar, is poured over and left to soak in — that soaking is the step that decides the texture, because bread that has not taken up the custard bakes dry.

The dish is defined by the contrast, not by richness. Baking sets the custard soft underneath while the buttered edges standing proud of it toast and crisp. Nutmeg grated over the top before it goes in the oven is the usual finish; sugar dusted on the surface caramelises lightly.

How it is served

Warm from the dish, spooned in generous portions.
With pouring cream, custard or vanilla ice cream.
Sometimes made ahead and reheated, though the crisp top softens.

Say what the bread is — plain white, brioche or panettone all give a different pudding.
Egg, dairy and wheat are all structural here, not optional garnishes.
Note if the fruit is soaked in alcohol, and whether it is served with cream or custard.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bread and Butter Pudding?: Buttered slices of day-old white bread layered with sultanas, soaked in a sweet egg custard and baked until the custard sets and the exposed edges crisp.
Where does Bread and Butter Pudding come from?: Bread and Butter Pudding — country of origin: United Kingdom.
What is Bread and Butter Pudding made of?: White bread, butter, egg, milk, cream, sugar, raisin, nutmeg.
Which allergens does Bread and Butter Pudding contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
What is Bread and Butter Pudding also known as?: Bread pudding, Bread & butter pudding.
How do you pronounce Bread and Butter Pudding?: Bread and butter pudding (British English) is pronounced /ˈbred ən ˈbʌtə ˈpʊdɪŋ/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.