Bread and Butter Pudding

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread, crusts removed
• Butter (for spreading)
• 3 tbsp caster sugar
• 1/4 cup sultanas
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Method

1. Spread bread with butter and cut into 2 cm cubes.
2. Place bread cubes, caster sugar, and sultanas into a 1.25L casserole dish.
3. Heat milk and vanilla essence in the microwave on high for 3 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the eggs, then pour over the bread mixture.
5. Sprinkle the top with brown sugar and nutmeg.
6. Cook in the microwave on medium-low for 13–15 minutes, or until set.
7. Allow to stand for 5–10 minutes before serving.