Bread and Butter Pudding

A decadent South African favorite. From southafrica.com. Posted for ZWT II.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4  slices  day-old white bread, without crusts
•  butter
• 190  ml currants or 150  ml raisins
• 2  large eggs
• 125  ml sugar
• 1  ml salt
• 759  ml milk

Directions

1. Thickly butter the slices of bread. Place slices with the buttered side down in a greased dish. Sprinkle currants/raisins on top. Beat eggs thoroughly and add sugar, salt and milk. Pour this mixture over the bread. Allow it to soak in for about 30 minutes. Bake for 30 minutes at 160 degrees Celcius with a cover. Uncover and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot. Top with golden syrup, jam or honey.