Guard's Pudding Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
• STEP 2.Spread butter on slices of bread and cut them into triangles.
• STEP 3.Arrange a layer of bread triangles in the greased baking dish, followed by a layer of dried fruit.
• STEP 4.Repeat the layers until all the bread and fruit are used.
• STEP 5.In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
• STEP 6.Pour the custard mixture over the bread and fruit, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
• STEP 7.Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the pudding is golden and set.
• STEP 8.Serve warm with custard or vanilla ice cream.
• STEP 9.Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• You can use any dried fruit of your choice, such as raisins, currants, or chopped apricots.
• For added flavor, you can sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg between the layers of bread and fruit.
• If the top of the pudding starts to brown too quickly, cover it with foil to prevent burning.

Storage and Serving

• Guard's Pudding is best served warm, straight from the oven.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place individual portions in the microwave or oven until warmed through.