According to Wikipedia, “Toad in the Hole is a traditional English dish consisting of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, usually served with vegetables and onion gravy. The origin of the name “Toad-in-the-Hole” is often disputed. Many suggestions are that the dish’s resemblance to a toad sticking its head out of a hole provides the dish with its somewhat unusual name.”
Whenever I want to try cooking something new I Google an ingredient I want to use or a type of dish and see what comes up. When I wanted to do something different with Failsafe sausages Toad in the Hole was one of the recipes that came up. I’ve never had it before, let alone cooked it, but it looked like a good option for a cold Autumn day.
I modified a recipe I found on BBC Good Food. The batter is made from wheat flour, but Failsafe Foodie has a Gluten-free, Egg-free and Dairy-free Yorkshire Pudding recipe that could easily be used in this recipe. I made leek gravy instead of onion, and it was so good I know it will be used in other dishes. The left over leek gravy and sausages also made a great pizza topping.
Pizza with left over Toad in the Hole and Leek Gravy
Toad in the Hole
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| Serves | 4-6 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 55 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hours, 5 minutes |
| Allergy / Intolerance | Amines, Artificial Addititives, Artificial Colours, Glutamates, Preservatives, Salicylates |
| Suitable for | RPAH Elimination Diet - Low Chemical / Failsafe |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 100g plain white flour
- 1 egg
- 300ml milk
- 8 Failsafe Sausages (Refer to recipe)
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
To serve:
- Leek gravy (Refer to recipe)
- Mashed potato
Directions
Note
Low Chemical / Failsafe
Refer here for recipes for the recipes for Leek Gravy and Failsafe sausages.
Leek Gravy
| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 20 minutes |
| Total time | 30 minutes |
| Allergy / Intolerance | Amines, Artificial Addititives, Artificial Colours, Dairy, Egg, Glutamates, Preservatives, Salicylates, Wheat |
| Suitable for | Dairy / Lactose Free, Gluten Free, RPAH Elimination Diet - Low Chemical / Failsafe |
| Meal type | Condiment, Side Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 1 Large leek (finely sliced)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 500ml hot home made stock (Refer to recipe)
- 1 tablespoon flour or tapioca starch
- Salt (to season)
Directions
| 1. | Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the sliced leeks. Cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the sugar after 5 minutes. |
| 2. | Add the flour/tapioca and cook, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes to coat the leeks. There should be no dry flour left. |
| 3. | Gradually add in the stock, stirring well to avoid lumps and make a smooth sauce. |
| 4. | Let the sauce bubble for about 5 minutes to thicken, then season with salt. |
Note
Low Chemical / Failsafe, Gluten-free if using tapioca starch.
Refer here for some home made stock recipes to use.
