You will need- 10-14 slices of bread, well-buttered
- 3 medium eggs, beaten
- 400ml full fat milk
- (¼ pint cream optional)
- 250-300g California Raisins
- (soak for ½ hr in hot water until raisins plump and juicy)
- 175g white sugar
- Vanilla pod or essence
- Mixed spice, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) |
| Calories |
440kcals |
| Total fat |
15g |
| of which saturated fats |
8g |
| Protein |
10g |
| Carbohydrates |
66g |
| Fibre |
1.5g |
| Iron |
2.7mg |
| Sodium |
378mg |
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Method- Cut the buttered slices of bread diagonally across twice to make 4 triangles from each slice.
- Line a 1.5ltr deep casserole dish with a layer of the bread triangles, crusts towards the outside of the dish and buttered side facing upwards, then sprinkle generously with sugar and raisins.
- Repeat the above step until all the ingredients are used up.
- Mix the 3 beaten eggs into the milk and add the vanilla, mixed spices and cream (if required) and then pour over the layers of bread.
- Finish by sprinkling a generous layer of sugar on top.
- Place dish into a pre-heated oven, 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 for approximately 20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Delicious served hot or cold.
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Think Raisins, Think California
