May 23rd: Toad in the Hole (take 2)

Yay for success! I tried making Toad in the Hole 4 months ago but wasn't pleased with the results; tonight, I tried again and loved it! I wish I had read my old post beforehand; I made it tonight with the same tomatoes on the side, but didn't make those potatoes, which would have been a good idea. Too tired to do my research in advance.


Here's the winning recipe, pulled from the Ottawa Citizen in April:


Toad-in-the-Hole


1 1/4 cups (300 mL) milk
3 whole eggs, plus 1 egg white
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs (750 g) sausages


With a whisk, thoroughly mix the milk, eggs, flour and salt until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.


Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pour the oil into a 9 x 13-inch pan and place in the centre of the oven until it is smoking, about 10 minutes. Prick the sausages and place in the pan--the oil should be hot enough to make them sizzle--and let them sit for a minute, then flip the sausages, spread them out evenly in the pan, and pour the milk mixture overtop.


Cook for 20-30 minutes, until the batter is puffed up and a deep golden brown.


Makes 4 servings.

Not the most attractive dish to look at, but oh, so tasty.

Happy Victoria Day!