Savoury Bread & Butter Pudding

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 190C (170C Fan).

• step 2

  Using a serrated knife, slice the very top of the garlic bulb off. Rub with the olive oil and wrap tightly in foil. Roast for 40-45 minutes until the cloves are soft and lightly caramelised.

• step 3

  Once the garlic is cooled squeeze the contents of each clove into a bowl and mash with a fork. Blend in the softened butter & thyme leaves.

• step 4

  Spread the butter mixture over both sides of each slice of brioche.

• step 5

  Grease a 30cm x 20cm roasting dish with butter. Arrange the brioche slices in one overlapping layer so they all fit in snugly.

• step 6

  In a large jug whisk together the eggs, milk & double cream. Pour this mixture evenly over the brioche.

• step 7

  Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the egg mixture is set and the top is a crusty golden brown.