Bread Sauce

A quintessentially British accompaniment featuring milk-infused bread, onion, cloves, and nutmeg, finished with butter for a creamy texture.

Vegetarian Side Dish Christmas British Sauce

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

146

kcal / serving

1168 kcal total

Carbs

11.7g

per serving

93.6 g total

Fat

9.3g

per serving

74.4 g total

Protein

3.9g

per serving

31.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tsp

English Mustard

Dairy

550

Whole Milk

Unsalted Butter

diced

GrainsCereals

150

White Bread

sliced, cut into 3cm squares

NutsSeeds

piece

Bay Leaves

fresh

pinch

Nutmeg

freshly grated, to taste

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

Vegetables

0.5

piece

White Onion

cut into quarters and studded with 3 cloves

Method

Heat the milk with the studded onion and bay leaves in a pan until briefly boiling then simmer gently.

Add the bread cubes and stir until the mixture begins to break down.

Remove the onion and bay leaves then whisk in the mustard and nutmeg.

Cook the mixture slowly for 10 minutes while stirring regularly.

Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to a bowl, cover with film, and keep warm until serving.