HexClad’s Toad in the hole
HexClad’s Toad in the hole
Course: Main

Check out this delicious HexClad recipe.

Serves: 4
Cooks in: Preparation Time: 10 minutes , Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

250g plain flour (1 cup)
4 eggs, lightly beaten 
330ml milk
8 Sausages
For the Gravy: 
2 red onions, finely sliced
2tsp sugar
2tbsp balsamic vinegar
500ml beef stock 
1 tbsp cornstarch 

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees c 
  2. Pour 4tbsp of vegetable oil into a 30cm HexClad (12 inch)
  3. Preheat the pan in the oven for 15 mins 
  4. Sieve the flour into a large bowl, add a pinch of salt 
  5. Make a swell in the centre of the flour, pour in the eggs then begin to whisk
  6. As it comes together gradually add the milk, whisking all the time until you have a smooth batter. Set aside to rest
  7. In a small frying pan over a medium heat fry the sausages for a few minutes until golden all over 
  8. When the pan in the oven has pre-heated, remove to the worktop. Add the sausages then pour in the batter. Return to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden 
  9. Meanwhile to make the gravy, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat, add the onions and sugar with a pinch of salt. Gently fry for 10 minutes until soft and golden
  10. Add the balsamic, cook for 1 minute then pour in the stock 
  11. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 minutes 
  12. Mix the corn-starch with a splash of water to form a paste, add to the gravy to thicken  
  13. Remove the pan from the oven
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