Toad in the Hole

Toad in the Hole is a traditional British dish. Pork sausages cooked in a Yorkshire Pudding batter mix. You can use any type of sausages you like but I personally prefer plain old British pork sausages, no added herbs or spices. Typically it will be served with mashed potato and vegetables such as peas, sweetcorn, carrots, etc. Onion gravy is also great with this meal.

It is relatively easy to make and tastes great.

Toad in the Hole

(Serves 4)

Toad in the Hole with Mash Potato, Garden Peas, Sweetcorn and Onion Gravy

Ingredients:

• 8 Pork Sausages

Yorkshire Pudding / Batter Mix:

• 4oz of Plain Flour
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 Medium Egg
• 1/2 Pint of Milk

Preparation:

Sieve the flour into a mixing bowl and add the salt. Make a well in the centre of the flour and crack the egg into it. Mix with a wooden spoon gradually adding in the milk. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth liquid mixture.

Cooking:

Preheat the oven to 210°C. Fry off the sausages in a frying / griddle pan until the skin is browned. 

Fry off the sausages

Pour a little oil into a Pyrex / ceramic cooking dish, just enough oil to cover the base. Place the sausages into the cooking dish and put into the oven for approximately 10 - 15 minutes to bring the oil up to temperature.

Place sausages even in a dish with enough oil to cover the base

Thoroughly whisk the batter mixture until it becomes frothy. 

Whisk by hand or using an electric whisk

Take the cooking dish from the oven and gently pour the batter mix evenly over the sausages.

Pour the batter mix over the sausages evenly

 Immediately return the cooking dish to the oven and cook for approximately 30 - 35 minutes until the batter mix has risen and browned on the top.

Serve:

Cut the toad in the hole and serve with mashed potato and chosen vegetables. Pour over gravy if desired.