Bread and Butter Pudding

Ingredients:

• 8 sliced of bread (16 if small)
• 2 oz mixed dried fruit
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 350 ml milk
• 50 ml double cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 oz granulated sugar
• nutmeg, grated to taste

Pre-heat the oven on 180c

Method:

1. Spread butter over one side of each of the slices of bread.
2. Arrange the layers of bread, butter side up, in the bottom of a greased baking tin.
3. Add a layer of mixed dried fruit and sprinkle with cinnamon.
4. Repeat for a second layer and set aside.
5. Gently warm the milk and cream, to scalding point.
6. Crack the eggs into a bowl and add three quarters of the sugar and whisk until pale.
7. Add the warm milk and stir well.
8. Pour over the bread and sprinkle with the nutmeg and remaining sugar.
9. Leave to stand for 30 minutes.
10. Bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven until the custard has set and the top is golden brown.