Toad in the Hole

Ingredients7

• pork sausages8
• plain flour140 g
• eggs2
• whole milk200 ml
• beef dripping or vegetable oil2 tbsp
• salt1/2 tsp
• black pepper1/4 tsp

Method

1. Heat the oven to 220°C. Put the dripping or oil in a roasting tin and place it in the oven until very hot.
2. Whisk the flour, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper into a smooth batter and leave it to rest for 10 minutes.
3. Add the sausages to the hot fat and roast for 10 minutes, turning once, until they start to brown.
4. Pour the batter around the sausages and return the tin to the oven.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the batter is well risen and deep golden. Do not open the oven early.
6. Serve immediately, traditionally with onion gravy.