Buxton pudding is an old-fashioned dessert originating from Derbyshire. Comprising shortcrust pastry, jam and a sponge topping incorporating breadcrumbs, it is deliciously unique comfort food. Try it with custard.
Equipment
▢1 8-inch (20cm) loose-bottomed tart tin approx 3cm deep
Ingredients
For the Pastry
▢150 g Plain flour (all-purpose)
▢30 g Caster sugar
▢75 g Butter cold
▢1 Egg yolk free-range
▢1 tablespoon Water ice-cold
For the filling
▢5 tablespoons Raspberry jam
▢100 g Butter softened
▢100 g Caster sugar
▢100 g White bread stale
▢2 Eggs large, free-range
Instructions
Make the breadcrumbs
Rip the bread up, pop into a food processor and blitz until it forms breadcrumbs.
Lay out on a plate and leave uncovered at room temperature while you make the rest of the pudding.
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