BREAD PUDDING ("WET NELLY")

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Bread Pudding (

When I was a child I loved coming home and smelling the special spice blend that goes into this. My Mum's recipe and officially called 'bread pudding' she always referred to it as 'Wet Nelly'. (She was a scouser so maybe that explains it!)

Provided by franja

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

800 g day-old white bread
85 g sultanas
85 g currants
85 g suet
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons treacle or 2 tablespoons syrup
175 g caster sugar
2 tablespoons ground mixed spice

Steps:

  • Break bread into large pieces.
  • Place in a bowl and pour on enough cold water to cover, allow to stand for about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C/ 350°F/ gas mark 4 (160° fan) and grease a tin measuring about 26cm x 18cm (10" x 7").
  • Squeeze out as much water as possible from the bread.
  • Place the bread in a large bowl and add all other ingredients and stir until very well mixed.
  • Pour into the baking tin and cook in the oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until set.
  • Cut into squares and serve hot with custard or cold with a cuppa!
  • Pieces can be warmed in the microwave if you prefer it warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.4, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 469.6, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 28.4, Protein 6.8

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