You’ll Need
Stale bread (white or mixed, torn into chunks)
Butter, Milk, Egg, Sugar
Mixed dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, currants)
Mixed spice or cinnamon
Optional but Encouraged
Nutmeg
Demerara sugar for the top
Custard or double cream
Method
1 - Preheat your air fryer to 170°C for 3–5 minutes.
2 - Lightly butter a small oven-safe dish or foil tray that fits in your air fryer.
3 - Pack the torn bread into the dish, scattering the dried fruit evenly throughout.
4 - In a bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, sugar, and mixed spice.
5 - Pour the mixture over the bread, pressing it down gently so everything soaks it up.
6 - Leave it to sit for 2–3 minutes if you can. This helps it go properly soft inside.
7 - Dot the top with small knobs of butter and sprinkle with a little demerara sugar if using.
8 - Cover loosely with foil.
9 - Air fry at 170°C for 14–18 minutes until set, hot through, and lightly crisped on top.
10 - Remove the foil for the final 2 minutes if you want a darker, firmer top. Let it sit for a minute before serving.