Mary Berry Toad in the Hole Recipe

Mary Berry Toad in the Hole is a classic British comfort food made with juicy sausages baked inside a light, crisp Yorkshire pudding batter. The result is a golden, airy exterior with tender sausages nestled throughout, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. This recipe is beginner-friendly and uses simple pantry ingredients. From start to finish, it takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake.

Ingredients

For the Toad in the Hole

• 8 pork sausages
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Yorkshire Pudding Batter

• 140g plain flour
• 4 large eggs
• 200ml whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Mary Berry Toad in the Hole Recipe

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 220°C or 200°C fan. Pour the vegetable oil into a large roasting tin and place it in the oven to heat thoroughly.
• Brown the sausages: Add the sausages to the hot roasting tin and roast for about 15 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
• Mix the batter: Place the flour in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs gradually, whisking continuously. Slowly pour in the milk and whisk until smooth. Stir in the mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Rest the batter: Leave the batter to rest for 10 minutes while the sausages finish cooking. This helps create a lighter texture.
• Combine and bake: Carefully remove the hot roasting tin from the oven. Pour the batter around the sausages immediately.
• Bake until golden: Return the tin to the oven and bake for 30 minutes without opening the oven door. The batter should rise dramatically and turn golden brown.
• Cool slightly: Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips for the Best Mary Berry Toad in the Hole

Why didn’t my batter rise properly?

The oil and roasting tin must be extremely hot before the batter is added. Cold batter meeting hot oil creates the signature rise.

Can I use different sausages?

Yes. Pork sausages are traditional, but beef, chicken, or flavored sausages also work well.

How do I get a crisp Yorkshire pudding?

Use whole milk, allow the batter to rest, and avoid opening the oven door during baking.

Should I rest the batter?

Yes. A short resting period helps the flour hydrate fully and improves the final texture.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with onion gravy.
• Pair with creamy mashed potatoes.
• Add steamed peas or green beans.
• Enjoy with roasted carrots and parsnips.
• Serve alongside buttered cabbage.

Storage

Room Temperature

Leave at room temperature for no longer than 2 hours before refrigerating.

Refrigerator

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.

Freezing

Wrap portions tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Sodium: 820mg

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.

FAQs