Bread pudding can be eaten as is, but serve it with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of crème anglaise (perhaps spiked with Irish cream) to take it over the top. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Old-fashioned English bread and butter pudding started out as a way to use ... Gently warm the milk and cream in a saucepan over a low heat to scalding point. Do not let it boil.