This is the kind of dish that we all loved as children but the pressure to come up with a perfect Yorkshire Pudding recipe can make it feel a bit daunting to attempt as adults. Well, I am here to tell you that it’s not that difficult, you don’t have to worry about perfection here (NEVER!) and that when you find the best Toad in the Hole recipe – and the simplest – you’ll be making this homemade version over and over again. That said, one rule I beg you to remember – keep the oven door shut! 😜
Why you’ll love this Toad in the Hole recipe
⭐️ Ultimate traditional comfort food ⭐️ A show-stopper for Sunday lunch ⭐️ Low cost and simple ingredients It is a dish made up of sausages cooked inside a big Yorkshire Pudding, which is usually served with vegetables on the side and onion gravy over the top. We are proud of our humble origins of Yorkshire Puddings, which date back to the 18th century and were a way for the poor to feed their families (they are made up of eggs, flour and milk). Adding a little meat meant a whole meal was on offer, so a Toad in the Hole recipe helped to bulk up meals that had meagre meat portions. So, nothing at all to do with toads! Here’s a theory in The Culture Trip as to how that name might have come about.
Substitutions
Veggie sausages – If you want to make this as a Vegetarian Toad in the Hole, veggies sausages are fine to use. They might need slightly less cooking time, so keep an eye on them and adjust according to the timings on the pack.
If you want to reheat Toad in the Hole, you can do this in the microwave or oven covered up with foil, but it may become soft in the microwave and dry out a little in the oven. Use a tin rather than ceramic dish: This will help your batter to rise as it will reach a higher temperature. I actually think this is pretty key to the dish. 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). Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
