Toad-in-the-hole (2024)

FAQs

What if toad in the hole batter is too thick? ›

Eggs aren't all the same weight so if 200ml is still too thick, then add a bit more milk. If you end up with something that is more the consistency of water, just add a little flour to thicken it back up a little.

What is the best baking tin for toad in the hole? A metal tin with fairly high sides is best because metal is a very efficient conductor of heat and getting the batter hot is essential for a good rise.

Despite popular belief, there is no record of the dish ever being made with toad. The origin of the name is unclear, but it may refer to the way toads wait for their prey in their burrows, with their heads poking out, just as sausages peep through the batter.

In a bowl, add the flour. Whisk in the milk and eggs and salt. It doesn't matter if it's a bit lumpy. Put in the fridge to chill for at least an hour or overnight.

Getting your Yorkshires to rise:

Toad in the Hole needs a hot dish with plenty of oil. Using a metal baking tin and adding the batter quickly is recommended. Also, the dish needs to be large enough so that the batter can creep around the edges (at least 30cm x 25cm ideally).

The heat distribution in your oven may be uneven. I have an old oven and my dishes would burn, stick, and undercook until I started using a few tricks (self citation, beware). The main idea is to put a shield (an empty baking dish) between the heat source (the bottom of the oven) and the dish you are baking.

Add 1 tbsp sunflower oil, tossing the sausages in it to thoroughly coat the base of the tin, then roast in the oven for 15 mins.

If your toad in the hole is soggy, it might be due to there being too many sausages in the tin. Try to make sure they're spaced far apart from each other to allow the batter to get crisp. Also, to make sure the Yorkshire pudding rises, don't be tempted to open the oven as it's cooking.

Egg in a Basket features an egg fried in the hole of a buttery slice of bread. The dish goes by several other names as well; Americans sometimes call it Toad in the Hole, but that title more properly refers to the traditional English dish of Yorkshire pudding with sausage and onion gravy.

Why is it called Yorkshire pudding? ›

It has been suggested the pudding was given the name “Yorkshire” due to the region's association with coal and the high temperatures this produced that helped to make crispy batter.

The toad in the hole derives its enduring appeal from how ridiculously easy it is to make - all you have to do is to follow these four easy steps. 1) Make your own batter - it's as simple as a combination of eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.

How long can you keep Toad in the Hole in the fridge? Once you've put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours. If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Toad in the Hole in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.

Toad-in-the-hole or sausage toad is a traditional English dish of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, usually served with onion gravy and vegetables.

Yes you can. Freeze the cooled, portioned toad in the hole wrapped in foil. Reheat from frozen until the sausages are piping hot. Freeze the gravy in a separate container, leaving a small space for expansion, and reheat from frozen or defrosted.

Add more liquid: The easiest way to thin out your batter is to add more liquid, such as milk or water, a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. Add an additional egg: Adding another egg to your batter can also help to thin it out, as well as adding richness and moisture to the finished cake.

There are a few things that will make your batter soggy and stop it from rising nicely. You need to make sure your batter is a good consistency – not too thick and not too thin. This recipe seems to work nicely for us. If your batter still isn't rising well it could be that you haven't used enough oil.

The quickest way to evenly spread thick batter in a pan is not with a spoon or spatula, but with a feisty smack-and-spin. Batters can range in consistency from thin and watery devil's food to thick and sticky carrot cake.

To fix runny batter, just use a sifter to add in flour by the teaspoon. While flour will help thicken the batter, adding too much will result in something akin to elastic dough, which does not make for especially great pancakes.