A simple British classic. Serve this warm with vanilla ice cream or custard. The secret when cooking this pudding is to buy the best tree range eggs that you can afford.
Butter the slices of bread evenly on one side. Cut in half diagonally and arrange them butter side up in a medium sized ovenproof dish (it should be able to hold 1.5 litres of liquid). Sprinkle the raisins or sultanas over the top.
Pour the milk, cream, yolks, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract into a bowl and lightly whisk. Pour through a fine sieve on to the but