Easy Bread Sauce
Rich and comforting, this bread sauce recipe is a classic addition to any hearty meal. Infused with the warm flavors of cloves and bay leaf, the creamy texture of the sauce pairs perfectly with roasts and stews. Easy to prepare and versatile, this delicately spiced sauce will elevate your dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 6 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 black pepper
- 570ml/1 pint full-fat milk
- 110g/4oz fresh white breadcrumbs
- 40g/1½oz butter
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
Instructions
- Press all the cloves into the whole peeled onion and place in a saucepan. Add the bay leaf, peppercorns and milk. Bring to the boil then remove from the heat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Pass the liquid through a sieve into a saucepan or remove the onion, bay leaf and peppercorns. Stir the breadcrumbs into the milk and place over a low heat for 5-10 minutes or until the breadcrumbs have absorbed all the liquid and the sauce is the desired consistency (see tips section for if you are making the bread sauce ahead of time). Stir occasionally.
- Stir in the butter and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 6-8
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