Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding

Looking for the ultimate Easter dessert? Look no further, this gorgeous hot cross bun bread and butter pudding is so easy to make and is a winner with all the family.

Method

• Slice the hot cross buns in half and butter both sides of the top and bottom half, place all the buttered bottoms in an oven dish
• Mix the eggs, vanilla, sugar, milk and cream and pour half of the mixture over the bottoms of the buns
• Now place tops into the dish, pour on the remaining liquid mix
• If needed put a bit more butter onto the tops of the buns to prevent burning-
• Leave to soak for about ½ an hour
• Bake at 170 C for around 30-40 minutes
• You can also make in individual dishes, putting one bun in each and dividing up the liquid, for this the cook time will reduce to about 10-15 minutes.
• Serve with cream or custard.