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Toad in the Hole with Onion Gravy

Plump sausages in a high, crisp Yorkshire-pudding batter with sweet onion gravy and peas.

Recipe bywjf.morris
MealBritish classicFamily dinnerDinnerHigh protein
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Total time1 hr 49 min
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving38.0g protein
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  1. 01

    Mix the batter

    5 minHands-on

    Whisk the flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well, add the eggs and whisk from the centre, gradually drawing in flour. Slowly whisk in the milk to make a smooth batter. Pour into a jug

  2. 02

    Rest the batter

    30 minHands-off · check as directed

    Rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

  3. 03

    Heat the oven to 220°C fan

    15 minHands-on

    Heat the oven to 220°C fan. Put the sausages and oil in the metal tin and roast for 15 minutes, turning once, until the sausages are beginning to brown and the oil is extremely hot.

  4. 04

    Add the batter to the hot tin

    2 minHands-on

    Working quickly, pull the oven shelf out, turn the sausages and pour the batter around them. Return the tin immediately

  5. 05

    Bake the toad in the hole

    28 minHands-off · check as directed

    Bake for 25-30 minutes without opening the door, until the batter is risen, crisp and deep gold. The sausages must reach at least 75°C.

  6. 06

    While it bakes

    15 minHands-on

    While it bakes, melt the butter in the frying pan. Add the onions and salt and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until soft and golden.

  7. 07

    Make the gravy base

    4 minHands-on

    Stir the flour into the onions for 1 minute. Gradually add the stock, then Worcestershire sauce, mustard, thyme and pepper.

  8. 08

    Simmer the gravy

    7 minHands-off · check as directed

    Simmer for 6-8 minutes until glossy.

  9. 09

    Boil the peas

    3 minHands-on

    Boil the peas for 3 minutes and drain. Bring the whole toad in the hole to the table immediately; divide into four and serve with peas and onion gravy.

Equipment check

6 items required

  • Metal roasting tin, about 30 x 20 x 5cm
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Jug
  • Large frying pan
  • Saucepan

Dietary and allergen note: Contains gluten, egg and milk. Check sausages, stock and Worcestershire sauce for allergens.

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