Ingredients

Steps

• Peel and halve the onion and stud each half with a clove.
• Place the onion, milk, bay leaf, and peppercorns into a small pan.
• Bring the mixture slowly to a boil, then remove from heat and infuse for 1 hour.
• Cut the bread into small cubes.
• Strain the milk into the pan, discarding the spices but reserving the onion.
• Add bread to the warm milk and stir over low heat for 2 minutes until thickened.
• Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• Stir in butter and double cream over low heat until warmed through.
• Remove the onion halves before serving.