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Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Description

A delicious Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding that transforms traditional spiced buns into a warm, comforting dessert. Perfect for Easter or any cozy occasion, this pudding is soaked in a creamy cinnamon custard, baked until golden, and finished with a dusting of icing sugar. Serve it warm with ice cream or custard for an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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For the Pudding:

  • 6 hot cross buns
  • 30g butter, softened

For the Custard:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cream
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

For Serving:

  • 1 tsp icing sugar
  • Ice cream or custard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C fan bake and grease a large bowl with softened butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the buns: Slice the hot cross buns into 1 cm thick pieces. Spread softened butter evenly over each slice.
  3. Arrange the buns: Place the buttered slices side by side in the greased bowl, forming an even layer.
  4. Make the custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon, caster sugar, and vanilla essence until smooth.
  5. Soak the buns: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the arranged buns. Allow the buns to soak for 10 minutes so they absorb the custard fully.
  6. Bake the pudding: Place the bowl in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the pudding turns golden and is cooked through.
  7. Finish and serve: Dust the top of the pudding with icing sugar. Serve warm, accompanied by ice cream or custard for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • This dessert is perfect for Easter celebrations but delicious any time you want a comforting treat.
  • Allow the pudding to soak before baking for a moist texture.
  • Serve with your choice of ice cream or custard to enhance the flavor.
  • Use day-old or slightly stale hot cross buns for better absorption of custard.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 375
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 305mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 121mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/hot-cross-bun-bread-and-butter-pudding-recipe/