Bread and butter pudding: The ultimate comfort dessert

Tom Sellers elevates this nostalgic classic with buttery brioche, orange-scented crème anglaise and a perfectly crisp, caramelised top. Pure comfort in every bite

Some desserts exist for show; others, like bread and butter pudding, exist for comfort.

Tom Sellers’ version keeps things classic but luxurious, swapping plain bread for buttery brioche and soaking it in a rich crème anglaise spiked with orange zest.

The key? Letting the pudding rest before baking, so every layer soaks up the custard. The result is golden, crisp edges, a soft, creamy centre and a dessert that feels like a warm embrace.