Vickys Bread Sauce for Roast Dinners

Bread sauce is a traditional British sauce that dates back to medieval times. It was originally made with soaked bread and spices, and was often served with roast meats.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Vickys Bread Sauce for Roast Dinners

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: British Cuisine Courses: Dinner, Sauce, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 slices White Bread
• 500 ml Whole Milk
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 whole Cloves
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 pinch Nutmeg
• to taste Salt
• to taste Pepper

Instructions

1. Cut the crusts off the bread slices and tear into small pieces.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk with the onion and cloves until just simmering. Remove from heat and let it infuse for 20 minutes.
3. Strain the milk into a clean saucepan, discarding the onion and cloves.
4. Add the torn bread pieces, butter, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the milk.
5. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the bread has absorbed the milk and the sauce has thickened.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Serve warm as a side dish with roast dinners.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 3g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.