Bakewell Bread and Butter Pudding

✨ Before We Begin…

A cosy pudding with layers of jam, almond, and custard-soaked bread, finished golden on top.

‘Must be best food offer, of any genre, in Kendal. Hugely accomplished cooking and very much recommended.’
Tony P, Kendal; Food Customer

The Cook’s Mind

What This Recipe Helps You Practise

• Soaking bread until custard is absorbed.
• Layering jam for even flavour.
• Timing the bake so the custard sets but stays soft.
• Balancing almond essence without overpowering.

Make-Ahead

• Can be assembled ahead and baked later.
• Holds well if gently reheated.

Key Substitutions

• Bread: use brioche for richer pudding.
• Jam: substitute cherry or raspberry for variation.

Cooking Parlance

• Custard: liquid base thickened with eggs or starch.
• Bain-marie: baking in a water bath for gentle heat.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with custard or cream.
• Top with toasted almonds or other nuts for crunch.

Multi-Purpose Recipe

This recipe has more than one life…

• Turn into individual puddings in ramekins.
• Use croissants instead of bread for luxury.
• Eat as a breakfast alternative to french toast

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Rich and comforting.
• Jammy, almondy layers.
• Perfect for cold evenings.
• Great for large parties.

Watch It Being Made

This is your first taste of cooking with me. In the video, I show the finished Bakewell Bread and Butter Pudding and talk through what makes it special. Inside Black Labrador, the full cook-along shows you the timings that matter — the rhythm that turns following a recipe into mastering it.

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Handpicked to Go With This One

A few recipes that play well together — flavour friends, not just neighbours.

• Toffee Apple Crumble Tart
• Ultimate Vegan Bolognese Sauce
• Happy Days Puff Pastry Wellington
• Charred Courgette with Spelt Tofu Medallions

Waste Less: How To Use Up Your Ingredient Stash!

Got something spare — a handful, a spoonful, or the end of a packet? These tags help you find other ways to use it. It’s a small step toward cooking intuitively and wasting less ❣️

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Totally recommend the cookery course. The meals are really tasty and full of flavour (not like most of the vegan mush I make for myself).
Kerry B, Cumbria