Why toad in the hole

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Family dinners don't get much more comforting than a classic toad-in-the-hole. Fluffy Yorkshire pudding batter paired with hearty pork sausages, alongside a generous serving of rich onion gravy — all you need to add is your favourite veg on the side.

This toad-in-the-hole recipe will be one that you and your family will want to cook again and again. See method. Tip: You can easily adapt the sausages in this recipe to suit your family needs; try flavoured pork sausages, lower fat alternatives or vegetarian sausages as you like. See more Family favourites recipes.

For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home. Before you comment please read our community guidelines. To me, the English version is more whimsical, perhaps because Mr. Toad is my favorite character in The Wind in the Willows? In any case, this recipe has a playful name, and much like its cousin "pigs in a blanket," is a hit with kids.

I first posted a recipe for Toad in the Hole back in I wasn't quite satisfied with that recipe, and based on feedback from readers and a bit more experimentation, updated the recipe. Hope you enjoy it! Over the years, many readers, from the UK and beyond, have shared tips, opinions, and stories in the comments.

Here are a few. Many types of link sausage work for toad in the hole. The important thing is to make sure the sausages are uniform in size.

Try these types of sausage. Make the batter at least 30 minutes ahead of time so it has time to rest. It will help to give the batter lift.

Before using it in the recipe, give it a quick whisk. Pinch freshly ground black pepper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour with the salt and a pinch of pepper.

Make a well in the center of the flour. Pour in the eggs, milk, and melted butter into the well and whisk into the flour until smooth. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Coat the bottom and sides of an 8 x inch or 9 x 9-inch ceramic or metal casserole dish with vegetable oil.

Do not use a glass baking dish. Place a rack in the bottom third of the oven. Put the empty dish on the rack in the oven as it preheats. While the oven is coming to temperature, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet on medium high. Add the sausages and brown them on at least a couple sides.