The Best Toad In The Hole. Comfort At Its Best

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4.

2. 2

   Sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl, then crack in the eggs. Add the milk and water and mix well to combine.

3. 3

   Add a pinch of salt and the malt vinegar and leave the mixture to stand for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Put a deep ovenproof baking tin on the stove, and heat 2 tablespoons of the dripping or lard. Add the sausages and fry until browned. Put into the oven to cook for a further 10 minutes.

5. 5

   In a frying pan, heat the rest of the dripping or lard and fry the onions until golden. Add the mixed herbs and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Turn the oven up to 220C/gas 7.

7. 7

   Take sausages out of the oven and sprinkle over the onions. Pour in the batter, and place the tin back into the oven. Bake for 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn the oven down to 180C/gas 4 and cook for a final 10 minutes, until the top is golden-brown and crisp.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and serve with gravy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.