Toad in the hole, with onion gravy
Ingredients
- 15ml/1tbsp vegetable oil
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8 premium pork sausages
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1 red onion, sliced
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100g/4oz plain flour
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pinch of salt
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4 large British Lion eggs
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200ml/7floz milk
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Onion gravy
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30ml/2tbsp vegetable oil
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2 onions, sliced
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pinch of sugar
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20ml/4tsp plain flour
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425ml/3/4pt beef stock
Preparation time: 10 mins, cooking time: 40 mins, serves: 4.
A classic recipe, which the whole family will love.
Method
- Sift flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the eggs and a little milk and beat until smooth, gradually beat in the remaining milk to make a smooth batter. Leave to stand for 30 mins.
- Preheat the oven to 220C/Fan 200C/425F/Gas Mark 7. Divide the oil, sausages and onions between four shallow ovenproof dishes or 1 large roasting tin and toss to mix. Bake for 5 mins.
- Remove the sausages from the oven, turn them all over, then pour over the batter. Bake for 25-30mins or until the batter has risen and is crisp and golden.
- To make the gravy: heat the oil in a medium pan, add the onions and cook for 5 mins or until golden brown. Add the sugar and cook over a low heat for 2 mins or until caramelised.
- Add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring for 1 min. Gradually add the stock, then bring to the boil and simmer for 1 min. Season to taste and keep warm. Serve the toad in the hole with the onion gravy.