1841 Toad in the Hole

Updated at: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:41:37 GMT

Step 1

Beat the eggs until they’re smooth.

Step 2

Sift the flour into a large bowl and create a well in the center. Pour the whisked eggs into the well and gently incorporate the flour.

Step 3

When the batter becomes too stiff to mix, start adding the milk in a little at a time, gently whisking until it’s all incorporated. Whisk in the pinch of salt. Set it aside to rest for about an hour.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 5

The historical recipe just says to “lay a tender rump steak on it”, but a whole rump steak would take up the whole dish. You can prepare it however you like, I cut mine into bite-sized pieces. Season them with salt and pepper, and herbs if you wish.

Step 6

Heat a bit of oil in a pan. Sear the meat on all sides, then set it aside.

Step 7

10 minutes before the batter is ready, put enough of the melted tallow or oil into your baking dish to cover the bottom. Place the baking dish into the oven. You want it to be sizzling hot when you add the batter.

Step 8

When the batter is ready, carefully take the dish out of the oven. Pour half of the batter into the dish. Arrange the meat in the dish, then cover it with the rest of the batter. Put it in the oven and do not open the door again until it’s done or it will deflate.

Step 9

After 30 minutes of not opening the oven door, take the toad-in-a-hole out and serve it forth immediately.

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