Toad in the Hole
Toad in the Hole is a classic British dish featuring sausages baked in a savory Yorkshire pudding batter. It's a comforting and hearty meal, perfect for a family dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 550 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
batter
- 140 gplain flour
- 2 pcsegg, large
- 200 mlmilk
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
main
- 8 pcspork sausage
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
Equipment
oven-safe baking dish · large bowl · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
About 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the plain flour, salt, and black pepper for the batter.
About 1 min
- 3
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then gradually whisk them into the dry ingredients until smooth.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure there are no lumps in the batter for a smooth Yorkshire pudding.
- 4
Slowly add the milk to the batter, whisking continuously until you have a smooth, thin consistency.
About 2 min
- 5
Place the vegetable oil into a large oven-safe baking dish or roasting tin (approximately 25x35cm).
- 6
Add the pork sausages to the dish, ensuring they are separated.
About 1 min
- 7
Carefully place the dish with the oil and sausages into the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the sausages are browned and the oil is very hot.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Getting the oil very hot is crucial for the batter to rise properly.
- 8
Remove the hot dish from the oven and carefully pour the batter evenly over and around the sausages.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Work quickly to retain the heat in the dish.
- 9
Return the dish to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the batter is golden brown, well-risen, and crisp.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: Avoid opening the oven door during the first 15 minutes of baking, as this can cause the pudding to collapse.
- 10
Serve immediately with your favorite gravy and vegetables.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 550.1kcal
- Protein
- 23.5g
- Carbs
- 32.6g
- Fat
- 35.6g
- Fibre
- 1g
- Sugar
- 4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover Toad in the Hole in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes until warmed through and crisp.
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