STEAMED BREAD PUDDING

    This is our family favourite,my wife sharon's steamed bread pudding

INGREDIENTS

3 slices of white bread
300ml full fat milk
2 medium eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp sugar+3tbsp sugar for caramel
1/4 cup sultanas &cashewnuts(optional)

TO SERVE 6

METHOD

1--Warm the milk for 2 to 3 mts in the microwave ...
2--In a large bowl mix sugar,eggs,&vanilla extract .add warm milk &WHISK well
3--Break bread in small pieces,add dry fruits and custard mixture,,allow to stand for atleast 30 mts
4--In a thick bottom vessel  melt 3 tbsp sugar with 11/2 tbsp water .keep on low flame till sugar becomes brown
5--Take off  flame and pour into a 7inch cake tin..swirl it around to evenly coat the base of the tin
6--Add the pudding mixture in the tin and cover it with foil(pierce a small hole in foil for steam to escape)
7--Steam for 20 to 25 mts(i use a  pressure cooker without the weight)
8--Allow to cool for 10 mts,then turn it over in a serving plate..serve with custard /cream

TIP-it is important that you turn the pudding out of tin in 10 to 15 mt or else the caramel hardens and pudding will not unmould
ENJOY:-)