Toad in the Hole (Sausages in Yorkshire Pudding Batter)
In short: Browned pork sausages baked in a tall, crisp Yorkshire pudding batter until puffed and golden. A cheap, comforting British supper. It takes about 1 h in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 1 h
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 645 kcal
Toad in the hole is a British supper of pork sausages baked in a large Yorkshire pudding batter. The sausages are browned first in hot fat, the batter is poured around them, and the whole tin goes back into a hot oven until the pudding puffs up with crisp edges and soft, eggy centers. It is cheap and filling, and children like it. Serve it straight from the oven with onion gravy and peas.
Instructions
- Whisk the flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well, add the eggs and whisk, then add the milk gradually until the batter is smooth. Stir in the mustard if using, and rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Put the sausages in a 23 x 30 cm (9 x 12 inch) roasting tin with the oil and roast for 15 minutes, turning once, until browned and the fat is sizzling hot.
- Take the tin from the oven, stir the batter and pour it around the sausages. It should sizzle as it hits the fat.
- Return the tin to the oven at once and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the pudding has risen, is deep golden and crisp at the edges, and the sausages reach 71°C (160°F). Keep the door closed for the first 20 minutes.
- Serve straight away with onion gravy and peas.
Tips
- The fat must be sizzling when the batter goes in, or the pudding stays flat. Keep the oven door shut while it rises.
- Browning the sausages first gives better flavor. Add onion wedges or a few thyme sprigs to the tin with the sausages for a variation.
Questions and answers
Why did my toad in the hole not rise?
The fat or the oven was probably not hot enough, the batter was cold, or the door was opened early. Make sure the fat is sizzling before the batter goes in.
Can I make toad in the hole ahead of time?
Make the batter a day ahead and keep it in the fridge, but bake the dish just before serving. The pudding is best fresh and deflates as it sits.
What do you serve with toad in the hole?
Onion gravy, mashed potato or peas, and a spoonful of mustard. Many families add cabbage or carrots.
How long does it take to make Toad in the Hole (Sausages in Yorkshire Pudding Batter)?
About 1 h in total: 15 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Toad in the Hole (Sausages in Yorkshire Pudding Batter)?
About 645 kcal per serving, with 29 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 43 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 645 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Fat | 43 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
