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Toad in the Hole
 

Serves 4

1 tablespoon corn oil
Good quality pork Sausages - 450g (1 lb)
plain flour - 110g (4 oz)
1 large egg
Milk - 300 ml (˝ pint)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Pre-heat oven to 220 °C / 425 °F / Gas 7.

  1. Sift the flour into a bowl and break in the egg. 
  2. Gradually add half the milk, whisking all the time, to form a smooth batter
  3. Pour in the remaining milk and and season, beat until  smooth
  4. Put aside and leave to rest for half an hour 
  5. with a fork prick the sausages
  6. Pour  the oil to a roasting tin and place in preheated oven
  7. When the fat is sizzling add the sausages and cook for 10-15  minutes 
  8. Pour the batter into the roasting tin and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the batter is well risen and golden.
  9. Serve with mashed potatoes, onion gravy and your favorite vegetables.

Onion Gravy

1 tablespoon of Corn oil
8oz (225g )  onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
15fl oz ( 425 ml ) vegetable stock made with bouillon powder
1 rounded tablespoon of plain flour mixed with a little water
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  1. Fry the onions gently until really brown, as this will give flavour and colour to the gravy
  2. add the sugar and fry a little more
  3. Pour in the stock and simmer gently for 5 minutes
  4. Season to taste
  5. Add the flour mixture and simmer gently for another 3-4 minutes

Bon Appétit

 

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