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    Feb 13, 2022 · Modified: Apr 12, 2022 by Harriet

    Bread and Butter Pudding With Hot Cross Buns

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    Bread and butter pudding with hot cross buns is a great way to use up leftover buns. It's so delicious and easy to make! Everyone will love this Easter dessert.

    Bread and butter pudding with hot cross buns in a bowl with custard and strawberries.
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    • 🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe:
    • 🥘 Ingredients In This Recipe
    • 🍳 Step By Step Instructions
    • 💭 Recipe Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • Scale The Recipe
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • 🍬 Calories Per Serve
    • 🥗 Serving Suggestions
    • 🌡️ Storage
    • 🔥 Reheating
    • 📝 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍮 More Sweet Recipes
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    Quick and simple to make, bread and butter pudding with hot cross buns is a great way to use leftover buns.

    👛 Cost To Make

    Estimated cost = $7.90 or $1.30 per serving

    🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe:

    • This recipe is mixed in one bowl, which means you have less to clean.
    • It is a quick dish that you can prepare in less than 15 minutes.
    • You are saving money because instead of throwing out leftover bread, you are using it to make a delicious dessert.
    • Bread and butter pudding can be enjoyed hot or at room temperature. 

    🥘 Ingredients In This Recipe

    The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

    Ingredient image for bread and butter pudding.

    Hot cross buns - you will need three average-sized hot cross buns that are at least one to two days old.

    Milk and cream - We like this combination with a little more milk than cream, but you can use all milk or all cream depending on how rich you like your bread puddings.

    Eggs - use large eggs.

    White sugar - we use one tablespoon in this recipe to give the custard a hint of sweetness. If you like a sweeter dessert, add a little more sugar.

    Sultanas - or use another dried fruit of your choice. These will give you mouth bursts of sweetness as you eat the pudding.

    Flavorings - vanilla extract, orange zest, and mixed spice powder. If you don't have mixed spice powder, use cinnamon powder instead.

    Butter - is a must because without the butter it won't be a bread and butter pudding. We use salted butter but you could also use unsalted butter.

    Brown sugar - helps with browning the top of the pudding and gives it a nice little crunch.

    🍳 Step By Step Instructions

    Buttered baking dish.
    Butter the baking dish.

    Step 1 - Grease the inside of a baking dish with butter.

    Mixing wet ingredients.
    Mix the wet ingredients.

    Step 2 - Whisk together the wet ingredients and flavorings.

    Mixing wet and dry ingredients in a bowl.
    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

    Step 3 - Gently fold in the bread, sultanas, and nuts and leave to soak for 5 - 10 minutes.

    Uncooked bread and butter pudding mixture in a baking dish.
    Place the mixture into the prepared baking dish and dot with butter.

    Step 4 -Transfer to a baking dish, dot with butter and sprinkle over brown sugar.

    Baked bread and butter pudding.
    Bake until cooked and golden on top.

    Step 5 - Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until just set. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 30 minutes before serving. Serve hot or at room temperature.

    Close up of baked bread and butter pudding in a blue baking dish.

    💭 Recipe Tips

    • You will need about 3 average-sized hot cross buns for this recipe.
    • Cut or tear the bread into 2 cm cubes (a little smaller than 1 inch).
    • Weigh the bread rather than using a cup to measure because it will give you the best results. We like to weigh the bread because not all hot cross buns are the same size and weight. 
    • If using cups to measure, lightly pack it just to the top of the cup, rather than forcing the bread into it. If you over-pack the bread into the cup, there will be too much bread in the pudding, and it won't be the right consistency.
    • The average-sized hot cross buns that we can buy locally, weigh about 80 grams (almost 3 ounces) each which is equal to about 1 cup of cubed bread.

    📖 Variations

    • To make this Easter bread and butter pudding with hot cross buns with no cream,  replace the cream in this recipe with milk.
    • Make a chocolate hot cross bread and butter pudding using chocolate chip hot cross buns and replace the nuts in this recipe with chocolate chips.
    • Don't have hot cross buns. Use leftover fruit loaf, fruit buns, or any sweet type of bread to make bread and butter pudding.
    • For a lighter version, instead of using one cup of cream, use one cup of milk.

    Scale The Recipe

    We used this base recipe which makes 2 servings: 1 average-sized hot cross bun (80 grams / 1 cup) cubed + 1 large egg + ½ cup milk or cream + any add-ins or flavorings you like to add. For example: 

    • To make a 2 hot cross bun bread and butter pudding (serves 4). You will need 2 hot cross buns (160 grams / 2 cups) cubed + 2 large eggs + 1 cup milk or cream + any add-ins or flavorings you like.
    • To make a 3 hot cross bun bread and butter pudding (serves 6), please scroll down the page for a printable recipe.
    • To make a 4 hot cross bun bread and butter pudding (serves 8). You will need 4 hot cross buns (320 grams / 4 cups) cubed + 4 large eggs + 2 cups milk or cream + any add-ins or flavorings you like.

    👪 Serving Size

    This recipe makes 6 large servings.

    🍬 Calories Per Serve

    The calories in the recipe are based six serving, each serving being about 467 calories.

    🥗 Serving Suggestions

    Serve bread and butter pudding with hot cross buns hot or at room temperature with ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.

    🌡️ Storage

    Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can reheat the leftovers in the oven or the microwave.

    🔥 Reheating

    To reheat in the oven - cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes or until hot.

    To heat individual servings in the microwave oven - place in a microwave-safe dish and microwave in 10-15 second bursts on high until heat through.

    📝 Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you know if bread pudding is done?

    To tell if a bread and butter pudding is done, bake until the custard has set around the edges and the center is still a little wobbly when you touch it.

    Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 30 minutes before serving to allow the custard to set without becoming overcooked.

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    Bread and butter pudding garnished with orange zest.

    I do hope that you try this recipe for bread and butter pudding with hot cross buns. If you do, please come back and leave a comment below because I would love to know how you went.


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    Bread and butter pudding with hot cross buns.

    Bread And Butter Pudding With Hot Cross Buns

    If you love bread and butter pudding. Try this recipe for bread and butter pudding with hot cross buns. It is a great way to make the most of any leftover hot cross buns.
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    Prep Time : 15 mins
    Cook Time : 30 mins
    Total Time : 45 mins
    Cuisine: : Western
    Course : Desserts
    Servings : 6
    Calories : 467 : kcal
    Estimated Cost (AUD) : $7.90 or $1.30 per serving

    EQUIPMENT

    • Baking dish that has a 4-5 cup capacity
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Whisk
    • Spatula
    • Bread knife
    • Cutting board
    • Mixing bowl
    • Micro plain or fine grater
    • Measuring cups
    • Kitchen scales

    INGREDIENTS

    • 30 grams (1 tablespoon) softened butter
    • 240 grams (8.4 ounces / 3 cups) stale hot cross buns cut into 2 cm (1 inch) cubes
    • 60 grams (¼ cup) sultanas could also use raisins or currants
    • 55 grams (½ cup) chopped toasted nuts like pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup cream
    • ½ cup milk
    • ¼ teaspoon mixed spice powder can also use cinnamon powder or nutmeg powder
    • 2 teaspoon orange zest
    • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
    • Use a small portion of the softened butter to grease the inside of the baking dish.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, white sugar, vanilla extract, cream, milk, mixed spice powder, and orange zest until well combined.
    • Next, add the cubed bread, sultanas, and nuts to the mixture, use a spatula to gently mix in, and allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes.
    • Pour the egg mixture into the greased baking dish and spread out into an even layer.
    • Drop small amounts of the remaining softened butter over the top of the custard and sprinkle the top with brown sugar.
    • Place into the preheated oven and bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until the custard is set but still a little wobbly and the edges of the bread have browned.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 30 minutes before serving.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature garnished with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar or grated orange zest.
    • Enjoy with a serving of custard, cream, or ice cream.

    Notes

    TIPS FOR SUCCESS
    • You will need about 3 average-sized hot cross buns for this recipe.
    • Cut or tear the bread into 2 cm cubes (a little smaller than 1 inch).
    • Weigh the bread rather than using a cup to measure because it will give you the best results. We like to weigh the bread because not all hot cross buns are the same size and weight. 
    • If using cups to measure, lightly pack it just to the top of the cup, rather than forcing the bread into it. If you over-pack the bread into the cup, there will be too much bread in the pudding, and it won't be the right consistency.
    • The average-sized hot cross buns that we can buy locally, weigh about 80 grams (almost 3 ounces) each which is equal to about 1 cup of cubed bread.
     
    RECIPE VARIATIONS
    • To make this Easter bread and butter pudding with hot cross buns with no cream,  replace the cream in this recipe with milk.
    • Make a chocolate hot cross bread and butter pudding using chocolate chip hot cross buns and replace the nuts in this recipe with chocolate chips.
    • Don't have hot cross buns. Use leftover fruit loaf, fruit buns, or any sweet type of bread to make bread and butter pudding.
    • For a lighter version, instead of using one cup of cream, use one cup of milk.
     
    SCALE THE RECIPE UP OR DOWN USING THIS FORMULA
    We used this base recipe which makes 2 servings: 1 average-sized hot cross bun (80 grams / 1 cup) cubed + 1 large egg + ½ cup milk or cream + any add-ins or flavorings you like to add. For example: 
    • To make a 2 hot cross bun bread and butter pudding (serves 4). You will need 2 hot cross buns (160 grams / 2 cups) cubed + 2 large eggs + 1 cup milk or cream + any add-ins or flavorings you like.
    • To make a 4 hot cross bun bread and butter pudding (serves 8). You will need 4 hot cross buns (320 grams / 4 cups) cubed + 4 large eggs + 2 cups milk or cream + any add-ins or flavorings you like.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Bread And Butter Pudding With Hot Cross Buns
    Serving Size
     
    1 serving of 6
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    467
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    34
    g
    52
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    16
    g
    100
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    149
    mg
    50
    %
    Sodium
     
    380
    mg
    17
    %
    Potassium
     
    205
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    36
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    20
    g
    22
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    868
    IU
    17
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    77
    mg
    8
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Nutrition Disclosure

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    1. Sandra says

      April 09, 2022 at 6:09 am

      4 stars
      Looks delicious and a lovely Easter treat.

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