Bread Sauce
Creamy, comforting, and steeped in tradition, this classic Bread Sauce recipe is a must-have side dish for any festive feast. Made with warm, infused whole milk scented with cloves, bay leaf, and a hint of nutmeg, it's thickened to velvety perfection with stale breadcrumbs. The addition of butter and optional double cream lends a luxurious finish, making it an irresistible pairing for roast turkey, chicken, or any holiday spread. Ready in under an hour with simple pantry staples, this traditional British recipe is easy to prepare and elevates your table with its rich flavors and nostalgic charm. Perfect for special occasions or Sunday roasts, this warm bread sauce will soon become a family favorite. Keywords: bread sauce recipe, traditional British bread sauce, easy bread sauce for roast dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml Whole milk
- 100 g White bread (stale, crusts removed)
- 30 g Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Onion
- 6 pieces Cloves
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 50 ml Double cream (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- to taste Salt
- to taste Ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel the onion and stud it with the cloves by pushing them into the onion all around its surface.
Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and add the studded onion, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the milk just to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it infuse for 15 minutes, ensuring the milk does not boil.
While the milk is infusing, tear the white bread into small pieces. Alternatively, process it into coarse breadcrumbs using a food processor.
After 15 minutes, remove the onion and bay leaf from the milk with a slotted spoon, discarding them.
Reduce the heat to low, and gradually add the bread pieces or breadcrumbs into the milk while stirring continuously.
Cook the mixture on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bread sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Stir in the butter and double cream (if using) for added richness, and season with ground nutmeg, black pepper, and additional salt to taste.
Transfer the bread sauce to a serving dish, and serve warm as a side dish for roast turkey, chicken, or any other festive meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.0 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 739 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.6 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 914 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1324 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
