Ingredients

For the batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 3 large free range eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the toad:

• 8 of your favourite Hull’s of Ballymena sausages
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a baking dish or roasting pan in the oven to heat.

Prepare the Batter:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper until you have a smooth batter. Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Cook the Hull’s Sausages:

• While the batter is resting, cook the Hull’s sausages. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and brown the Hull’s sausages on all sides. This step is important for flavor and helps ensure the sausages are cooked through during baking.

Combine Hull’s Sausages and Batter:

• Once the batter has rested, carefully remove the hot baking dish or roasting pan from the oven. Place the sausages in the hot dish.

Pour Batter Over Hull’s Sausages:

• Immediately pour the batter over the sausages. Make sure the sausages are evenly spaced in the dish, and the batter covers them.

Bake:

• Place the dish back in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the batter is risen, golden brown, and crispy.

Serve

• Once cooked, remove the Toad in the Hole from the oven. Slice it into portions and serve hot. Traditionally, Toad in the Hole is served with onion gravy and vegetables.

Optional: Onion Gravy

• While the Toad in the Hole is baking, you can prepare a simple onion gravy. Sauté sliced onions in a pan until golden brown, add a tablespoon of flour, and then gradually whisk in beef or vegetable broth. Simmer until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.