British · dessert
Bread and Butter Pudding
Bread and Butter Pudding reads sweetness 7.2, richness 5.6 and fruity 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British dessert, about 1 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.2 · Richness 5.6 · Fruity 4.4 · Floral 3.3 · Umami 1.7 · Sourness 1.6 · Warm Spice 1.3 · Nutty 1.0 · Salinity 0.8 · Earthy 0.8 · Funk & Ferment 0.5
What's in it (10)
- 8 slices white bread
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup double cream
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp apricot jam
Time & effort: about 1 hr 15 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 269.2 kcal, 14 g protein, 10.9 g fat, 37.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Butter bread slices and layer in a baking dish, scattering raisins between layers.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla, then pour the custard over the bread and let soak 30 minutes.
- Dust with nutmeg and bake at 170C in a water bath for 35-40 minutes until custard is just set and the top is golden.
- Brush with warm apricot jam for a glaze.
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- Clafoutis — French
- Victoria Sponge — British
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