Nell Mcdonald's Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Nell Mcdonald's Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed; 315 ml milk (1/2 pint); 500 g mixed dried fruit; 60 g candied peel; 1 cooking apple, peeled and grated; 90 g brown sugar; 90 g self-raising flour; 2 tablespoons marmalade (rounded tablespoons); 2 eggs; 12 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (level teaspoon); 120 g butter or 120 g margarine, melted; ¼ cup white sugar

Servings: persons

8 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
315 ml milk (1/2 pint)
500 g mixed dried fruit
60 g candied peel
1 cooking apple, peeled and grated
90 g brown sugar
90 g self-raising flour
2 tablespoons marmalade (rounded tablespoons)
2 eggs
12 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon cinnamon (level teaspoon)
120 g butter or 120 g margarine, melted
¼ cup white sugar

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["Preheat oven to 150C (300F).", "Tear bread into pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.", "Pour over milk, give it a good stir, then allow the bread to soak while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.", "To another large mixing bowl add mixed fruit, candied peel, grated apple, brown sugar, self-raising flour, marmalade, eggs, lemon juice and cinnamon.", "Stir to combine.", "When the bread is nice and soft and has soaked up the milk, add the contents of the fruit mixture to the bread mixture.", "Using a wooden spoon, beat until thoroughly mixed and bread pieces are no longer visible in the mixture.", "Stir HALF the melted butter into the mixture.", "Spoon mixture into a well greased, rectangular baking dish measuring approximately 18cm x 28cm (7"" x 11"") with 5cm (2"") high sides.", "Smooth top, then, using the back of a fork, scrape the tines along the length of the pudding to 'rough up' the surface.", "Pour the other half of the melted butter evenly over the top of the pudding.", "Place pudding on the centre shelf of the preheated 150C (300F) oven.", "Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 150C (300F), then increase temperature to 180F (350F) or slightly less for a fan forced oven, and bake for another 15-30 minutes, checking after 15 minutes to ensure it's not burning around the edges.", "Remove when the pudding is nicely browned and a skewer, inserted into the middle, comes out clean.", "While the pudding is still hot, sprinkle evenly with sugar.", "Cool and cut into bars.", "Keeps well."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed, 315 ml milk (1/2 pint), 500 g mixed dried fruit, 60 g candied peel, and more.

Yes, Nell Mcdonald's Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Nell Mcdonald's Bread Pudding

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