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Toad in the Hole

United Kingdom

Toad in the hole dates back to at least the 18th century, when cheaper cuts of meat were baked in batter to stretch a family meal further.

A classic British dish of sausages baked in a puffed Yorkshire pudding batter, served with rich onion gravy — homely comfort food at its finest.

Authentic United Kingdom Toad in the Hole recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
395 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

8pork sausages
140gplain flour
4eggs
200mlmilk
3 tbspvegetable oil
300mlonion gravy, to serve

Method

1

Whisk flour, eggs and milk into a smooth batter. Rest 20 minutes.

2

Heat oil in a roasting tin in a very hot oven until smoking, then add sausages and roast 10 minutes.

3

Pour the batter around the hot sausages immediately.

4

Bake at 220C for 20-25 minutes without opening the oven door until the batter is dramatically puffed and golden.

Chef's Tip

Never open the oven door while the batter bakes — the sudden temperature drop can collapse the puff.

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