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Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding

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A hearty winters day Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding. I love dark chocolate (I find anything else too sweet for me) I love oranges and orange flavouring and I love bread … so putting them together in a gluten free pudding seemed the most logical thing to do. Bread and butter pudding is so satisfying to make with gluten free bread, especially those naughty loaves we’ve all experienced that defy their molecular structure and insist on falling apart as soon as you look at it.

I’ve mentioned Bread & Butter Pudding in a previous post, the earlier blog entry was a traditional version with dried fruit, this recipe is very similar but due to the orange juice in the custard mixture, I’ve added less milk as too much can lead to a watery custard. You can of course omit the orange juice but it strengthens the orange flavouring to make the pudding super rich to the senses.

Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding made gluten free by Glutarama

Where does Bread and Butter Pudding Come From?

Now as with many of my traditional recipes I love to do a little research into where the recipe originated. It’s a way I can justify the money I spent on my Masters in History!

The recipe for Bread and Butter Pudding appears to originate in written from in 1727 when Eliza Smith (no relation) wrote her book, The Compleat Housewife or Accomplished Gentlewoman’s Companion. Before you comment and tell me I’ve typed compleat incorrectly, I’ve checked and this is a archaic way to spell the familiar to us now word complete.

I personally have a copy of Isabella Beeton’s book; Beeton’s book or Household Management (1859) and the recipe appears there too entitled Baked Bread-and-Butter Pudding.

There are striking similarities and some differences too in the two recipes. Eliza Smith’s version is a far richer recipe with cream and only the egg yolks. She also adds raisins and currents [see note about this below, raisins aren’t what you think they are].

Isabella Beeton’s recipes in the main tend to be for a frugal household therefore she uses whole egg, milk and currants and instead of Orange Flower Water, a ingredient Eliza Smith recommends, Mrs Beeton suggests lemon zest, vanilla or nutmeg.

Pre-1900’s any recipes refer to raisins that need to be stoned. This does not mean sitting there with tweezers removing tiny grape seeds. The raisins are actually dried plums or prunes. In fact, currants aren’t often currants as we know them today and these are actually raisins. Confused? Well don’t be, we’re all up-to-date with our dried fruits these days and with very few exceptions a raisin is a raisin and a currant is a currant!

Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding made gluten free by Glutarama

What is the difference between bread pudding and bread & butter pudding?

I love this question because so many people get confused between the two and some don’t even realise the other version exists!

Bread and butter puddings are exactly what the title suggests. slices of bread that are buttered. These slices are then layered with dried fruit sprinkled between layers and finally a raw egg custard is poured over the dish to soak into the bread. An example of my Bread & Butter Pudding can be found via the link

Bread Puddings are a rich, heavy traybake made with bread that has been soaked in water and squeezed to within an inch of its life. Then you add suet, dried fruits, spices and even brandy sometimes and pat the mixture into a tin to bake and eventually cut into squares to ideally eat cold. This may be where the American name Cold Bread Pudding comes from which can also be associated with Bread and Butter Pudding in some parts. An example of my Bread Pudding can be found here Traditional Bread Pudding | gluten free and dairy free

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How do I know when bread and butter pudding is done?

The best way to check a bread and butter pudding is baked is the touch and sight test. If gently pressed does it feel spongy with a good bounce back to its original shape. If not and you feel little resistance then the custard inside the dish has not set yet.

Another way to check is the edges of the dish. Has a custard formed in the corners of the pudding and is the butter bubbling away. If yes then your custard is baked and the fat from the butter has separated and risen to the top on the bread and butter pudding.

Your pudding will continue to set once you have removed it from the oven so if you like a firmer consistency leave the pudding to cool a little before serving.

How do store this Bread and Butter Pudding for later?

In the images you can see that I halved the mixture between two dishes. One to be eaten then and there, the second to be eaten another day. This second pudding was wrapped in foil and left in the fridge where it will keep for up to 3 days. To reheat you can keep it in its foil and return to a pre-heated oven for 10mins or remove the foil and pop into the microwave for 1-2 minutes depending on the power level of your microwave.

The good news is that this is one of those amazing puddings that just keeps getting better with age so never be afraid to make one now and save one for later.

Can you freeze this Bread and Butter Pudding?

I’ll be honest and say I’ve not given that a go, however, knowing how robust this pudding can be when reheated I’m confident that it would work with a pre-cooked pudding that has been cooled completely and frozen. What I would recommend is defrosting over night in the fridge before baking in a preheated oven for 10mins (still wrapped in foil) and a further 10mins unwrapped.

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Can I make this Bread and Butter Pudding Dairy Free?

This Orange Bread and Butter Pudding can be made dairy free in the blink of an eye. In fact the one pictured was dairy free. To make the switches you simply swap the butter for your normal dairy free spread, I used Vitalite on this occasion. The milk was substituted with my soya milk and the chocolate was a dark dairy free chocolate. I used Bournville but please be aware this is not dairy allergy safe as it has a may contain so go for a certified free from chocolate, plain or ‘milk’ if you have CMPA.

I’ve not made this egg free yet but I do have an egg free version of a Bread and Butter Pudding made with Hot Cross Buns for Easter if you’re interested in finding out more and adapting this recipe accordingly. Alternatively please, please don’t hesitate to comment below if you wish me to create an egg free version of this recipe, or have any other recipe ideas you’d like me to develop for that matter of fact. Hot Cross Bun and Butter Pudding | gluten free and vegan

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Loved this Chocolate Orange combination?

If you’ve enjoyed finding out about this Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding, check out these other orange combination recipes. I have a few orange inspired recipes here on Glutarama now, some are old family recipes and others were born out of trips away. Either way, I’m sure you’ll agree that gluten free does not have to be same-ole, same-ole when t comes to these free from recipes ideas

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  • Orange Freezer Biscuits; Simple to make, easy to store and so versatile you can alter the flavours easily. Gluten Free and Dairy Free too.
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Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding Recipe

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Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding made gluten free by Glutarama

Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding

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A simple yet super effective Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding taking comfort food to the next level. This twist on the traditional recipe is gluten free and easy to make dairy free with recommended swaps.
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Prep Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free
Servings 8
Calories 257 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf of gluten free bread 500g loaf is ideal so you may need to use 'heels' or crusts from another loaf to make up the amount.
  • 40 g butter to spread onto the bread, I use a dairy free alternative
  • 2 oranges zest removed and juiced
  • 2 egg(s)
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 500 ml milk or dairy free alternative, I used soya
  • 100 g dark chocolate
  • 2 tsp caster sugar to sprinkle over the top

Instructions
 

  • Butter each slice of bread, and any 'knobs', 'heels' 'crusts' or 'end bits' you have kept back and cut into triangles or rectangles (it really doesn't matter what shape you adopt).
  • Zest the two oranges and squeeze the juice into a large jug (to give you an idea, you should get about 100ml from 2 small oranges)
  • Roughly chop the chocolate.
  • Add the milk, caster sugar and the eggs to the jug with the orange juice, whisk to combine.
  • Start to build the first layer of your pudding, this bits quite therapeutic, bit like making a jigsaw puzzle. Sprinkle over half the chocolate and some of the orange rind.
  • Repeat the last instruction, this time use up all the chocolate pieces bar the chocolate 'dust' and a pinch of zest to sprinkle over the top layer.
  • Add the final layer, this can be in a pattern, or not, whatever takes your fancy. Now pour over the custard mixture making sure you get every piece of bread soaked. Sprinkle the remaining zest, chocolate dust and the extra sugar to decorate and encourage a crispy sweet crust.
  • Now you're going to think I've gone mad because I'm going to ask you to weight it down for at least 30 mins! I find this helps with the soaking process and prevents the top layer from becoming rock hard during the baking process. This is how I weight my pudding down. As I had two dishes they each took 30mins swapping position;
  • Preheat oven to 180°C | 160°C Fan | 350°F / Gas 4
  • Once you've allowed enough time for your pudding to soak, cover with foil and pop the pudding into the oven for 30mins.
  • After half an hour, remove the foil and bake for another 20mins so the top becomes golden brown and caramelised.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Bread and Butter Pudding
Amount per Serving
Calories
257
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
35
%
Cholesterol
 
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
95
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
193
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
12
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
33
g
37
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
369
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
98
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bread, Butter, Chocolate, Easy, Orange, Pudding, Simple, Traditional
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  1. Sisley White says

    26/01/2021 at 10:27 am

    Chocolate orange is my favourite flavour ever and this is just my dream dessert.

    Thank you for linking up to #CookBlogShare x

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      26/01/2021 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you for hosting lovely x

      Reply
  2. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    26/01/2021 at 10:09 am

    YUM! Love bread and butter pudding… and I really love the idea of adding chocolate and orange into the mix – inspired!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      26/01/2021 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you Eb, I’ll squeeze choc and orange into anything if I thought it works! haha

      Reply
  3. Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery says

    24/01/2021 at 1:02 pm

    Gorgeous as always! Definitely one for the snowy weather we’ve got today & what a great flavour combination too! :)

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      25/01/2021 at 9:30 pm

      Can’t beat the good ole orange and chocolate combo x

      Reply
  4. Corina Blum says

    23/01/2021 at 7:29 am

    I love the combination of chocolate and orange and this bread and butter pudding looks so tasty! It’s such a comfort food dessert too.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      25/01/2021 at 9:33 pm

      Proper sitting on the sofa cuddled up grub this!

      Reply
  5. Chloe Edges says

    23/01/2021 at 3:04 am

    I am such a fan of choc orange, I love this idea!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      25/01/2021 at 9:34 pm

      Thank you Chloe, I find the third bowl gets even better hahaha

      Reply
  6. Janice says

    19/01/2021 at 9:36 pm

    A proper comfort food pudding. Love the Chocolate Orange flavours to add to the bready goodness.

    Reply
  7. Debbie-Dabble says

    19/01/2021 at 3:36 pm

    looks yummy!! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words!!!
    Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

    Reply
  8. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

    19/01/2021 at 7:05 am

    The love the combination of orange and chocolate since I was a kid. And I love everything about this – sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      19/01/2021 at 11:20 am

      They are certainly two flavours that were made in Heaven.

      Reply
  9. Manjiri C K says

    06/02/2017 at 6:22 pm

    Its great to see expensive Gluten free bread put to good use, I have some loaves in my freezer too along with Rye bread and other bread which I might just use and rustle up something similar! The sound of orange in there is very appealing. Thanks for linking up with #TeaTimeTreats :)

    Reply
  10. Jo of Jo's Kitchen says

    01/02/2017 at 11:03 am

    This looks delicious. Thank you for entering it into #TeaTimeTreats

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      01/02/2017 at 1:54 pm

      Thankyou Jo, it’s a real winter warmer…tastes even better in the knowledge that you’re using up scraps of dodgy gluten free bread! x

      Reply

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