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Best Vegan Bread and Butter Pudding

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This is my own personal vegan take of the traditional Bread and Butter pudding, that happens to be our family favourite. So, if you are looking for a nice twist to this lovely British all time favourite, you’re in the right place!

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There are not many more traditional British desserts than Bread and Butter pudding. Along with trifles, fruit crumbles, sticky toffee pudding, banoffee pie, it definitely has a place in the top 5 quintessential British desserts.

An absolutely ideal way to use up stale bread slightly past fresh.

A relatively quick preparation and not too many steps with a few ingredients make for a seriously moreish, very homely and comforting dessert.

Ideal for winter with a light spicing of cinnamon, boozy raisins soaked in either brandy, rum or whiskey, and its generous layering of custard, vanilla/chocolate flavoured, or citrus infused, it is such an indulgence that I am sure it will result in nothing but great reviews.

All topped with a layer of demerara sugar grilled until caramelised or browned with a blowtorch to give it a crème brulee style top, for a nice finishing touch.

The base recipe is simple but there is room for your own added flair and a variety of flavour profiles to make it perfect for you.

If intended for children you can skip the alcohol, it isn’t essential it just adds a more interesting profile to the finish, and if specifically for children you can if they don’t like them replace the raisins with chocolate chips.

British grannies will all have their own twist. This is mine.

Enjoy!

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Best Vegan Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:
…for the pudding…
6 Wholemeal Bread Slices (divided in triangles, sub with white or 50/50)
60 g Sultanas
2 tbsp Brandy
100 g Butter (or more to taste)
Demerara sugar to sprinkle 2/3 tbsp
Lemon Zest to top
…for the custard…
500 g Plant Milk
25 g Corn Starch
50 g Icing Sugar
5 g Vanilla Powder
1 Lemon (zest)
1/2 tsp Lemon Essence
1/2 tsp Orange Essence

Method:
1. Weight the sultans and pour over the brandy. Set aside.
2. Make the custard by weighting the powders and add milk a splash at the time, until completely incorporated with no lumps.
3. Add the lemon zest peeled (or grated) making sure not to cut in any white bit of the skin, which will give a bitter taste that we will love to avoid.
4. Cook on low-medium heat until it thickens stirring the custard all the times.
5. Lightly butter an ovenproof dish approximately 10cm x 25cm x 5cm. Butter both sides of the bread and cut into triangles. Lay half of the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so that they are slightly overlapping.
6. Spread half of the soaked sultanas with some drop of the soaking liquid over the buttered bread.
7. Layer the rest of the bread on top then sprinkle over the remaining fruit.
8. Pour the custard over the pudding. Leave to soak for at least 30 mins, or longer in the fridge, if you like.
9. Meanwhile heat oven to 180° C.
10. Sprinkle over the demerara sugar and grate some extra lemon zest if you like.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream, clotted cream or simple whipped cream.

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This is my own personal vegan take of the traditional Bread and Butter pudding, that happens to be our family favourite.

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

...for the pudding...
  • 6 Wholemeal Bread Slices divided in triangles, sub with white or 50/50
  • 60 g (0.4 cups) Raisins
  • 2 tbsp Brandy
  • 100 g (3.53 oz) Margarine or vegan butter
  • Demerara sugar to sprinkle 2/3 tbsp
  • Lemon Zest to top
...for the custard...

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Instructions

  • Weight the sultans and pour over the brandy. Set aside.

  • Make the custard by weighting the powders then add milk a splash at the time, until completely incorporated with no lumps.

  • Add the lemon zest peeled (or grated) making sure not to cut in any white bit of the skin, which will give a bitter taste that we will love to avoid.

  • Cook on low-medium heat until it thickens stirring the custard all the times.

  • Lightly butter an ovenproof dish approximately 10cm x 25cm x 5cm. Butter both sides of the bread and cut into triangles. Lay half of the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so that they are slightly overlapping.

  • Spread half of the soaked sultanas with some drop of the soaking liquid over the buttered bread.

  • Layer the rest of the bread on top then sprinkle over the remaining fruit.

  • Pour the custard over the pudding. Leave to soak for at least 30 mins, or longer in the fridge, if you like.

  • Meanwhile heat oven to 180° C (355° F).

  • Sprinkle over the demerara sugar and grate some extra lemon zest if you like.

  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream, clotted cream or simple whipped cream.

Notes

The bread and butter pudding can be stored in the refrigerator in airtight containers for 4-5 days.
Heat leftover bread and butter pudding in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin B12: 1µg | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 2mg

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FAQs

Why does bread and butter pudding go watery? ›

Make sure you're baking your bread pudding long enough. If you don't let it cook for the entire bake time, you may find the mixture hasn't set yet and is runny.

Can you buy bread and butter pudding? ›

Dessert Menu Bread & Butter Pudding 350g | ALDI.

Is Ezekiel bread vegan? ›

Ezekiel bread is a healthy and tasty vegan bread that includes no dairy, no eggs, and no honey. It is a truly vegan bread that is an excellent protein source. The unique sprouted grains and legumes produce a complete protein, which is something you don't typically get from bread.

Which Dave's Killer bread is vegan? ›

A: All DKB bread products are considered vegan and do not contain any animal products, however, our limited edition DKB Snack Bars (Trail Mix Crumble and Oat-Rageous Honey Almond™) are NOT considered vegan as they contain organic honey.

What do vegans use instead of butter on bread? ›

What are good vegan butter substitutes? In baking, you can use vegan butter, applesauce, dairy-free yogurt, coconut oil, coconut butter, olive oil, nut butter, mashed banana and mashed avocado. In cooking, you can use olive oil, coconut oil, vegetable stock, or avocado oil to replace butter.

Why does my bread pudding taste eggy? ›

Bread pudding's magic is how the old, dried bread can be re-invigorated with a mixture of milk, eggs, and sugar that it soaks up like a sponge, but when the eggs aren't properly beaten you have a separation of the beaten yolk from the beaten whites which gives you the scrambled egg look and flavor.

How to tell if bread and butter pudding is cooked? ›

Bake about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Another way to judge whether the pudding is fully baked, is to gently press down on the center of the pudding. If any custard comes up to the top, the pudding needs to be baked a little longer.

Should you cover bread pudding when baking? ›

Before the inside of your pudding is set, the outer layer can become burnt and dry, which is why covering bread pudding during baking is the best move.

Where can I get bread and butter pudding from? ›

Tesco Bread & Butter Pudding 500G.

Should bread pudding be refrigerated after cooking? ›

Bread pudding is best served right away after it's finished baking. However, leftovers can be kept for up to 5 days refrigerated and can be reheated in the microwave. To reheat, warm individual portions in 1-minute bursts in the microwave until warmed through.

Do you eat bread pudding with a spoon or fork? ›

Advice: Ditch the fork – it's completely superfluous – and dig in with the spoon!

What is the healthiest vegan bread? ›

Multigrain breads, whole grain breads, and breads that use sprouted grains, such as ezekiel bread are packed with health benefits and are great for a plant-based diet. Breads made from refined flours do not contain the fiber and protein that whole grain, multigrain, or sprouted grain breads offer.

Who should not eat Ezekiel bread? ›

Wheat, barley, and spelt all contain gluten, so Ezekiel bread is out of the question for people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Ezekiel bread is made from whole sprouted wheat, barley, spelt, millet, soybeans, and lentils.

Can vegans eat any type of bread? ›

The simple answer is yes; vegans can eat bread. However, not all bread is created equal, and it's essential to check the ingredients list or labelling to ensure the bread is vegan-friendly. Some bread contains animal-derived ingredients such as eggs, milk, or honey, which are unsuitable for vegans.

Why do vegans eat sourdough bread? ›

Is sourdough bread vegan? Yes, sourdough bread is generally vegan-friendly as it has very few ingredients, all of which are vegan – bread flour, water salt, and sometimes sugar.

Can vegans eat peanut butter? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

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