Food glorious food!

Had a very satisfying foodie day.

Visited M&S. Bought Bacon. Bought Ginger biscuits.
Visited supermarket, bought sausages, bought gravy. Bought rolls.
Visited Blokker. Bought a small earthenware dish.
Baked rolls. Had bacon sandwiches.
Made tea. Had tea and biscuits.
Made toad in the hole. Hugely successful.

I haven't actually done a toad in the hole before. Not properly. There seem to be a lot of superstitions and misinformation. Delia says that the batter mix makes far too much. I disagree. Jamie Oliver says that I need to get the tin as hot as possible. He may have a point, but he seems to think a tin is better. Earthenware will get to the same temperature, but stay at that temperature when removed from the oven. Some people say the batter should be left to rest overnight. I did leave it for about 10 minutes but that was a timing thing. I also stirred it before pouring which Heston seems to suggest. He also goes for a 50/50 water milk mix which I might try.

So my rule is simply use an earthenware dish. Heat at 270 degrees until it starts smoking. Add sausages and onions and pour batter over the top.

Enjoyed with a Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon.