Description
Comforting bread sauce brings nostalgic British culinary traditions to your holiday table with creamy, aromatic perfection. Silky smooth and delightfully rich, this classic sauce elevates roasted meats and creates memorable dining experiences you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 small onion, peeled and studded with cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 black peppercorns
Seasonings:
- 12 tablespoons salt
- 12 tablespoons grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Infuse milk with aromatic ingredients by combining milk, onion, bay leaf, salt, peppercorns, and nutmeg in a saucepan.
- Heat mixture gently, allowing it to simmer and release flavors for 10 minutes at low temperature.
- Remove from heat, letting the spices steep and intensify for an additional 10 minutes.
- Carefully strain the liquid, eliminating solids while preserving the fragrant, infused milk.
- Return strained milk to the pan, introducing breadcrumbs gradually and stirring consistently.
- Maintain low heat, continuously stirring until sauce reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate butter, mixing thoroughly until completely melted and integrated.
- Evaluate and adjust seasoning, ensuring a balanced and rich flavor profile.
- Transfer to serving dish, maintaining warmth for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Infuse milk gently with aromatics to extract maximum flavor without scorching the delicate base.
- Choose day-old white bread for best texture and optimal absorption of rich, spiced milk.
- Customize the sauce by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary for unexpected depth and complexity.
- Keep stirring breadcrumbs constantly to prevent burning and ensure smooth, creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 2760 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg