Jump to RecipeI LOVE a traditional toad in the hole – succulent sausages surrounded in crispy, fluffy batter. If you’ve not had toad in the hole before (where have you been!) its a traditional British dish made of sausages cooked in a Yorkshire pudding batter. Classically it is served with mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetables such as peas and carrots.It’s the perfect dinner for winter evenings and lazy Sundays – and what’s more, it’s easy to make too! Here I show a step-by-step recipe for toad in the hole made in the oven.This recipe never fails me – the batter is always huge – it gets a lot of rise thanks to a following a couple of key tips:Let the batter rest for at least 10 minutesPre-heat the tray and oil for at least 10 minutesBe quick when pouring the batter into the tray, and do not open the oven door whilst the Yorkshire puddings are cookingThis recipe can easily be halved, doubled, or even quartered to suit your needs. I sometimes make an individual toad in the hole when I’m...
