Crispy Toad in the Hole Recipe Easy Sausage Yorkshire Pudding Guide
A classic British comfort food featuring crispy pork sausages nestled inside a golden, puffed Yorkshire pudding batter. This easy recipe delivers a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (125g) plain all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or semi-skimmed milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or beef dripping (for the tin)
- 8 pork sausages (Cumberland or Lincolnshire recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C, gas mark 7). Place your baking dish with the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or beef dripping inside the oven while it heats.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs until lightly frothy. Add 1 cup (125g) of plain flour and ½ teaspoon salt, then slowly pour in 1 cup (240ml) of milk while whisking continuously. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- While the oven heats, lightly brown the 8 sausages in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally. Alternatively, you can put them straight into the hot oil without pre-cooking.
- Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven. Quickly arrange the sausages in the dish, then pour the batter evenly over them.
- Place the dish back into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes without opening the oven door.
- Once golden and puffed, remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and milk for better batter rise. Preheat the oil until smoking hot for a crispy base. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent batter collapse. Metal baking dishes yield a crisper crust than glass. Reheat leftovers in a hot oven (350°F) to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
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