Classic Bread And Butter Pudding

                          1 cup sultanas (or any dried fruit such
                          as apricots, cranberries or prunes)
                          ½ cup brandy
                          1 small loaf of brioche or ½ loaf sliced
                          white bread
                          Jam of your choice and butter to
                          spread on the sliced bread
                          3 eggs
                          600ml cream
                          2 Tbsp castor sugar

                     Microwave sultanas and brandy on high for 2
                     mins then let stand for at least 15 mins

                     Slice bread and brush with melted butter and
                     spread thickly with jam

                     Layer bread and sultanas alternately

                     Whisk the cream, eggs and sugar together in
                     a microwave safe jug

                     Microwave on high for 3 mins and then whisk
                     well

                     Pour half the hot custard mixture over the
                     bread and let sit 5 mins, add the rest of the
                     mixture and then bake at 180C until set (time
                     will depend on the dish used)