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Pannetone pudding recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 small pannetone loaf, sliced
- 50 g softened butter, plus extra for greasing
- 50 g currants
- 275 ml full cream milk
- 60 ml double cream
- 50 g caster sugar
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 3 large free-range eggs
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Method
- Heat the oven to 190°C (gas 5) and butter a shallow ovenproof dish.
- Spread the panettone slices with the softened butter. Layer them in the dish, scattering the currants between the slices.
- Mix the milk, double cream, caster sugar and lemon zest in a jug. Beat the eggs separately, then whisk them into the milk mixture.
- Pour the custard slowly over the panettone and leave it to soak for 10 minutes.
- Grate the nutmeg over the top and bake for 30–40 minutes, until puffed, golden and set in the centre.