How to make hot cross bun and butter pudding

1. Gather ingredients

• 6 traditional hot cross bun
• 60 g unsalted butter
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup caster sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup milk
• 300 mls cream
• 1/2 cup icing sugar sifted *to serve

2. Slice and butter

Slice each bun into 3 pieces and spread each with the butter. Lay into an 8 cup ovenproof dish, overlapping the slices.

3. Whisk

Whisk egg yolks, sugar and vanilla together until pale. whisk in milk and cream. Pour over buns and set aside for 15 mins to absorb. Preheat oven to 180C.

4. Layer

Place dish into a roasting pan and pour in enough boiling water to come half way up side of dish. 

5. Bake

Transfer to oven and bake for 35 minutes or until set and golden. 

6. Enjoy!

Dust with a little sifted icing sugar and serve.

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