1 loaf of white bread (about 18 slices)

11 ¾ fl oz milk

15 fl oz cream

5 eggs

3 ½ oz sugar

7½ oz chocolate powder

2 oz crushed chocolate pieces

a pinch of salt

Preheat the ovenPreheat the oven to 150ºC (300ºF/ gas mark 2).
Cut the breadUsing the large knife, cut all the bread into quarters and put them into a large bowl.

Make the chocolate sauce.Place the pan on a medium high heat, add the cream and milk and heat. As soon as you begin to see small bubbles on the surface, add the chocolate powder,stire well so that no lumbs,add the salt, stir in and turn off the heat.
Mix the eggs into the sauceTo a bowl, add the eggs and sugar and whisk well to combine. Add a small amount of the hot chocolate sauce and whisk together. Pour this back into the pan and whisk once again.

Strain the saucePlace a sieve over the bowl of bread and strain through the chocolate sauce. Add the chocolate pieces.Being very careful not to break up the bread. Leave to soak for 10-15 minutes.
Transfer the bread and chocolate mix into the buttered tin. Spread it evenly and pour over any excess sauce.

BakePlace the tin into the centre of the oven and bake for roughly 35-40 minutes.Check to see if it's done by gently piercing the centre of the loaf with a knife point. If a little chocolate is left on the knife it is ready to remove as we don't want it too dry. Leave to cool.

Remove from the pan, cut into thick chunky slices and serve hot or cold with raspberry sauce, ice cream, toffee or simply on its own.

Here I like it to enjoy with my vanilla ice-cream,whow...