When it comes to Easter recipes, you cannot beat a bit of indulgence to celebrate the season. Home cooked lunches and chocolatey treats go without saying, but what about the all-important dessert if you’re cooking for family and friends? This Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding is just the ticket. It’s SO EASY to make in the slow cooker, which means the prep can be done early and left to its own devices while your attentions are turned elsewhere in the kitchen (you can also make it in the oven – both methods are below).
Why you’ll love this recipe
⭐️ A hearty, substantial pudding that’s perfect for an Easter feast ⭐️ Such an easy, make-ahead method ⭐️ Perfect for hands-off cooking when the kitchen is busy While my Mini Egg Cheesecake is always a winner, there’s always room for a more traditional offering when it comes to serving up a British classic, and Bread and Butter Pudding with hot cross buns is exactly that. I have created methods for both the slow cooker and oven, depending on what works best for you and how much you’re juggling (see the recipe below for a guide). You can make this as part of a larger Easter feast – follow my Easter Lunch Meal Plan here for main course recipes.
Substitutions
Extras – You could try adding a handful of chocolate chips if you fancy.
To stop sticking: If your slow cooker is the ceramic type (and is therefore NOT non-stick), I would recommend lining it with baking paper first. Just squash a large sheet into the shape of the cooker (so there are no gaps for the pudding mixture to escape) and there will be no need to use the butter to grease it. Soak: Be sure to let the liquid soak into the bread for a while (about 30 minutes). This really helps give you that fluffy texture when it’s baked. Dish: Use a fairly shallow dish so that you get plenty of nice crunchy topping. To stop sticking: Use some room temperature butter to grease your dish with well before adding the ingredients Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
