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Creamy Toasted Bread Sauce Recipe

4.5 from 142 reviews

Toasted Bread Sauce is a rich and creamy traditional British condiment made by simmering bread in milk and butter, infused with the mild flavor of onion. Perfectly smooth and velvety, it is commonly served alongside roasted poultry or game, enhancing the meal with its subtle buttery and creamy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices of stale white bread, crusts removed
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and halved

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread: Remove the crusts from the bread slices and break the soft center into small pieces to facilitate easy simmering and blending.
  2. Simmer the bread in milk: Place the bread pieces and the halved onion into a saucepan, pour in the milk, and gently heat over medium-low heat. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes until the bread is softened and infused with the onion flavor.
  3. Blend until smooth: Remove the onion halves, then transfer the bread and milk mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender in the saucepan to puree until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add butter and season: Pour the blended sauce back into the saucepan and stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated. Heat gently for a couple more minutes, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use stale bread as it absorbs the milk better and provides a thicker sauce.
  • You can add a bay leaf or cloves studded in the onion during simmering for extra flavor, removing them before blending.
  • If the sauce is too thick, adjust the consistency with a little more warm milk.
  • This sauce pairs excellently with roast chicken, turkey, or game birds.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute some milk with cream.

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