INGREDIENTS

1. 10slicesstale bread(I often use french sticks and leave the crusts on)
2. 3ouncesbutter
3. 3tablespoonssugar
4. 4ouncesraisins or sultanas(or a mixture)
5. 3eggs
6. 1teaspoonvanilla extract
7. 1pintmilk
8. 1/4pintcream
9. 2teaspoons freshly gratednutmeg

DIRECTIONS

1. Grease a large ovenproof casserole dish with some of the butter.
2. Slice the bread and butter it.
3. Place them in layers in the bowl, sprinkling the fruit on top of each layer.
4. Whisk the eggs.
5. Whisk the milk, cream, sugar and vanilla essence.
6. Combine the eggs and the milk mixture.
7. pour on top of the bread and fruit and leave to soak for about 2 hours, (until the bread is saturated).If there isn’t enough liquid to cover the bread, add more milk and/or cream.
8. Sprinkle the top with grated nutmeg.
9. Bake in a medium oven for approximately 1 hour.
10. The top should be golden brown, and the pudding will rise.
11. Serve.