Classic Bread and Butter Pudding- A Valentines Special...

Happy Valentines Day
This bread and butter pudding is one of the easiest pudding to prepare.

In this dish, a layer of buttered bread slices, sprinkled with raisins is arranged over which egg and milk mixture is poured, seasoned with cinnamon powder and finally baked to a desired consistency. Some like to eat this just like that and some might like it along with custard or cream.

Instead of raisins we can also add chocolate chips or any dry fruits of choice. This pudding is a no fail dish, which I can prepare any time of the day within minutes and am also sure that, this will be loved by all. I love the light golden colour crust formed on top.

Tip: Dry bread would make this pudding more tastier :-)

Ingredients:

1. Bread- 10- 12 Slices
2. Butter- ¼ Cup
3. Sugar- ¾ Cup
4. Milk- 2 Cup
5. Cinnamon Powder- 1tsp
6. Eggs- 2 nos
7. Vanilla Essence- 1 tsp
8. Raisins- ½ Cup

Method:

1. Gently warm the milk over low heat and mix the sugar till it gets dissolved.
2. Beat the eggs and vanilla essence in a bowl and mix this in the warm milk mixture and beat well using a hand blender, till it turns pale in colour.
3. Cut the sides of the bread and spread butter on each slice. Arrange these bread slices in a baking tray and add a layer of raisins, sprinkle some cinnamon powder over them.
4. Pour the egg mixture over the prepared bread layer and let it stand for about 30 minutes.
5. Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees C. Bake the dish for about 30- 40 minutes, till the top becomes golden brown in colour.
6. When done, sprinkle some sugar on top, cool and serve