England
Toad in the Hole
with onion gravy, mashed potatoes, and honey glazed carrots
Toad in the Hole
Ingredients
- 8 sausages
- 400g plain flour
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 500ml milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Method
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, mix 400g of plain flour and a pinch of salt.
Crack in 2 large eggs and beat.
Gradually whisk in 500ml of milk.
Refrigerate the batter to rest (ideally overnight).
Cook the Sausages:
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Place 8 sausages on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 10 minutes.
Add the Batter:
Remove the batter from the fridge and whisk again.
When the sausages are browned and the oil is smoking hot, add the batter. It should sizzle immediately. Return the tray to the oven.
Bake:
After 10 minutes, open the oven door briefly to let the steam escape. Shut the door.
Continue cooking until the batter is risen and golden, about 20-30 more minutes.
Onion Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1-2 tbsp flour
- 500ml beef stock
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Method
Cook the Onions:
Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat.
Add 2 thinly sliced onions and cook gently for about 10 minutes.
Season:
Add salt, pepper, 1 tsp mixed herbs, and 1 tsp vinegar. Cook for another minute or two.
Thicken the Gravy:
Sprinkle in 1-2 tbsp flour and mix well with the oil and butter. Cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually add 500ml beef stock, stirring constantly.
Add 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and simmer for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Honey Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 4 carrots
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Method
Prepare the Carrots:
Cut 4 carrots into 1-inch chunks.
Par-boil for 5 minutes, then drain and allow to dry.
Glaze and Roast:
Mix 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp honey together.
Coat the carrots in the mixture.
Roast in the oven at 200°C for 10-15 minutes until soft inside and crisp outside.
Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 carrots
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Method
Cook the Potatoes:
Peel, dice, and boil 750g of potatoes for around 20 minutes until soft.
Mash:
Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.
Mash with 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp milk until smooth.
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