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    Traditional Toad in the Hole Recipe

    Published: Feb 6, 2021 · Modified: Jun 20, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Traditional Toad in the Hole Recipe, a classic British dish made with cooked sausages baked in a Yorkshire pudding batter until golden and well risen. A comfort food no matter the season, it is usually served with gravy and vegetables for the perfect family meal. So easy, and delicious, and made with a few simple ingredients!

    Overhead shot of a tray with toad in the hole

    I am not a great fan of Winter, apart from the festive season. Which means that once that is over, it's a very long, and cold wait till Spring and warmer days. And hot comforting food is always a great ally. As much as I like to think that I'll stick to the New Year's resolutions of eating better, healthier, etc, that never happens.

    Take this toad-in-the-hole dish: how could one resist such a temptation? The Yorkshire pudding base is heavenly crispy and golden, and the sausages are cooked to perfection to spoil your taste buds. Good bye low-carb diet, hello happiness!

    I have made Mini Toad in the Hole Canapés before, and they are always the perfect festive starters together with my Mini Yorkshire Pudding Canapés. So this toad in the hole recipe really had to make its way to the blog too.

    It's the perfect family meal, perhaps to replace the regular Sunday Roast, or simply when you are after some proper comfort food to make everyone happy. And you only need a few ingredients that you most probably already have around. Let's see how to make it!

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    Gravy being poured over a slice of toad in the hole

    How to make toad in the hole

    Start by cooking the sausages, unless you use leftover sausages or ready-cooked cocktail sausages, in which case heat up the oil first, then add the sausages and pour over the batter.

    • in an oven-proof dish -my baking tray is a square 23cm, 9 inches- add the oil and arrange the sausages (I used chipolatas, but any other sausages can be used)
    • bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown
    • to make the batter, sift the flour, add eggs and whisk well
    • pour in the milk whisking well to avoid lumps forming, then season with salt and pepper
    Collage of 3 photos to show how to make the batter for toad in the hole

    NOTE! IF TH BATTER IS NOT QUITE SMOOTH, PASS IT THROUGH A SIEVE IN ORDER TO GET THE RIGHT TEXTURE.

    • when the sausages are ready, quickly pour the batter over, and bake for a further 20-25 minutes until well rises and golden

    And that's that! Simple, delicious, always a big hit with us! Do give it a try, it's lush!

    Collage of 3 photos to show how to make toad in the hole

    Tips and tricks

    The title might sound funny to say the least (you might prefer Sausage Toad perhaps?), but this dish has been around for quite some time now. It's one of the many classic British recipes that the nation can't have enough of. And rightly so!

    To make the dish, we need to cook the sausages first -fried, baked, it's up to you. I usually go for the baked version, just because they can also be cooked at the same time, and there is less fuss (and less smoke+smell in the kitchen. Uncooked sausages won't have time to be ready by the time the batter is fully risen and cooked.

    It is best to bake the sausages in the same pan the toad in the hole will be cooked. In this way, the pan is very hot, which is what we need for the batter to cook properly.

    Once everything is in the oven, leave them to cook undisturbed, as opening the oven too early, or too often might result in a flat soggy pudding base.

    You can add other ingredients to the batter to make the dish even yummier: caramelised onions, herbs, veggies, and the list can go on. Or keep it simple, it's still amazing!

    A tray with toad in the hole

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    Overhead shot of a tray with toad in the hole
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    Traditional Toad in the Hole Recipe
    Prep Time
    25 mins
    Cook Time
    25 mins
    Total Time
    50 mins
     

    Traditional Toad in the Hole Recipe, a classic British dish made with cooked sausages baked in a Yorkshire pudding batter until golden and well risen. A comfort food no matter the season, it is usually served with gravy and vegetables for the perfect family meal. So easy, and delicious, and made with a few simple ingredients!

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: English
    Keyword: comfort food recipes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 1013 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 9 pork sausages
    • 2 eggs
    • 150 g plain flour
    • 185 ml milk
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Add the oil to an oven-proof pan/tray - mine is a square 23cm, 9 inches.

    2. Arrange the sausages in the pan, and bake in the preheated oven at 220 degrees Celsius (430 Fahrenheit) for 15 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.

    3. Meanwhile, make the batter.

    4. Sift the flour in a large pan, and make a well in the middle.

    5. Add the eggs, and whisk well to get a paste. (or use a hand mixer).

    6. Pour in the milk whisking well to get a smooth batter, then season with salt and pepper.

    7. If the batter is not smooth enough, pass it through a sieve to get the right texture.

    8. When the sausages are cooked, pour over the batter, and bake for a further 20-25 minutes or until golden and fully risen.

    Recipe Notes
    • If you'd like to see the ingredients listed in cups and ounces, please check the US Customary Link.
    • Also, the amount of ingredients changes depending on the servings, so click on the number listed to change it to the number you prefer.
    • To make the dish, we need to cook the sausages first -fried, baked, it's up to you. I usually go for the baked version, just because they can also be cooked at the same time, and there is less fuss (and less smoke+smell in the kitchen. Uncooked sausages won't have time to be ready by the time the batter is fully risen and cooked.

      It is best to bake the sausages in the same pan the toad in the hole will be cooked. In this way, the pan is very hot, which is what we need for the batter to cook properly.

      Once everything is in the oven, leave them to cook undisturbed, as opening the oven too early, or too often might result in a flat soggy pudding base.

      You can add other ingredients to the batter to make the dish even yummier: caramelised onions, herbs, veggies, and the list can go on. Or keep it simple, it's still amazing!

     
    Nutrition Facts
    Traditional Toad in the Hole Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1013 Calories from Fat 693
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 77g118%
    Saturated Fat 28g140%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 269mg90%
    Sodium 1959mg82%
    Potassium 760mg22%
    Carbohydrates 31g10%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 46g92%
    Vitamin A 381IU8%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 91mg9%
    Iron 5mg28%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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