English Bread and Butter Pudding

== Description ==
Got a hot pudding mold used for desserts? This divine bread dish is made with real raisins, cream, and eggs, and is instantly exceptional for breakfast or dessert, as it always keeps a bold and creamy taste with bread and butter.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup soft butter
* 8 to 9 slices of bread, with crusts removed
* 1 ½ cup raisins, well soaked in sherry for at least 30 minutes
* 4 eggs
* ½ cup sugar
* pinch of salt
* 1 quart Half-and-half
* 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
== Ingredients ==
# Butter a 2 ½-quart pudding or soufflé dish.
# Butter the bread slices well and arrange, buttered side down, in layers; sprinkle each layer with some of the raisins.
# Lightly beat eggs; then add sugar, salt, half and half, and vanilla. Pour through the strainer over the bread and let stand for 30 minutes.
# Cover the dish with foil and bake in a 350° F oven for about 30 minutes.
# Remove foil and continue baking at the same temperature until pudding is lightly browned and just set, about 30 to 35 minutes. Serve warm or cold, as preferred, with cream.
== Contributed by ==
* Catsrecipes Y-Group
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:English Desserts
Category:English Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Breakfast Recipes
Category:Bread Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes