Using local bread, organic fruit and free-range eggs. (serves four)

Ingredients

• 8 slices of white bread (crusts removed)
• 25g/1oz butter
• 2oz mixed organic fruit (sultanas, raisins and currants)
• 1tsp cinnamon
• 400ml/14fl oz whole milk
• 3 free-range eggs
• 25g/1oz caster sugar
• Pinch of nutmeg

Method

• Grease a 1 litre / 2 pint pie dish with butter.
• Spread each slice of bread on one side with butter.
• Put a layer of the bread, butter side up, in the bottom of the dish.
• Add a layer of dried fruit, sprinkling of cinnamon and a little sugar.
• Repeat this until all the bread is used up but make sure you finish with a layer of bread.
• Beat together the eggs and milk and pour over the bread evenly.
• Sprinkle the top with the remaining sugar and the nutmeg.
• Leave to soak for 30min.
• Place in a pre heated oven 180C/355F/Gas 4 for 40-45 mins until set and golden brown.