Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding

Method
Prep:25min  ›  Cook:35min  ›  Ready in:1hr 

1. Cut the brioche into thin slices. Lightly butter one side of each slice.
2. Place a layer of brioche, buttered-side down, in the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle a bit of chocolate over the top.
3. Continue layering the brioche and chocolate chips. finishing with a layer of bread on top.
4. Whisk together the egg, egg yolks and sugar until well combined. Heat the milk in a small sauce pan until it just begins to simmer. Gruadually add to the egg mixture, whisking well.
5. Pour the custard over the pudding and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Press the brioche down into the milk.
6. Place baking dish in a roasting tin and fill with boiling water to come halfway up the side of the dish.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C / Gas 4 for 30 minutes or until the custard has set. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving.