Toasted Bread Sauce Recipe

Introduction

Toasted bread sauce is a comforting and flavorful addition to many dishes, especially during festive meals. Made with simple ingredients like toasted bread, aromatic herbs, and creamy almond milk, this vegan-friendly sauce offers a delicious twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

• 6 slices white bread (ensure it’s vegan)
• 2 tbsp butter-flavoured rapeseed oil, plus extra to serve
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 thyme sprig
• 600ml almond milk
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• 100ml soya cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toast the bread slices until they are dark brown, then allow them to cool. Blitz the toasted bread in a food processor to create rough crumbs.
2. Step 2: Heat half of the rapeseed oil in a saucepan. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 10 minutes until it becomes just brown and sticky.
3. Step 3: Add the bay leaf, thyme sprig, and almond milk to the saucepan. Season with ground cloves, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Stir in all but a handful of the breadcrumb crumbs. Cook over low heat until the sauce thickens. If desired, blitz the sauce for a smoother texture. The sauce can be kept chilled for up to two days.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Fry the reserved breadcrumbs until they are golden and crispy.
6. Step 6: Stir the soya cream into the sauce and heat through gently. Pour the sauce into a serving dish, spoon the fried breadcrumbs over the top, and drizzle with extra rapeseed oil before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For a richer flavor, use lightly toasted fresh herbs like sage or rosemary in place of thyme.
• Adjust the consistency by adding more almond milk if the sauce becomes too thick.
• Try using oat cream instead of soya cream for a different creamy texture.

Storage

Store the toasted bread sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat gently over low heat to avoid curdling and stir well before serving. The fried breadcrumbs are best added fresh to maintain their crunch.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this sauce gluten-free?

This recipe uses white bread which contains gluten. To make it gluten-free, substitute with a gluten-free bread variety that toasts well.

Is this sauce suitable for vegans?

Yes, this toasted bread sauce is completely vegan as it uses plant-based milk and cream alternatives along with vegan bread and oil.

Toasted Bread Sauce Recipe

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This toasted bread sauce is a rich and creamy vegan alternative to a traditional British bread sauce, using toasted vegan bread crumbs, almond milk, and soya cream for a comforting and flavorful accompaniment perfect for festive meals or cozy dinners.

• Author: Bella
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4
• Category: Sauce
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: British
• Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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For the Sauce

• 6 slices white bread (ensure it’s vegan)
• 2 tbsp butter-flavoured rapeseed oil, plus extra to serve
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 thyme sprig
• 600ml almond milk
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 100ml soya cream

Instructions

1. Toast the Bread: Toast the bread slices until they become dark brown and crisp. Once toasted, allow them to cool completely, then blitz the bread in a food processor until you have rough crumbs.
2. Cook the Onion: Heat half of the butter-flavoured rapeseed oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is just brown and sticky.
3. Add Aromatics and Milk: Add the bay leaf and thyme sprig to the pan, then pour in the almond milk. Season with ground cloves, ground nutmeg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
4. Combine Breadcrumbs and Simmer: Remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Stir in all but a handful of the toasted breadcrumbs into the saucepan. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a sauce-like consistency. If preferred, use a blender to blitz the sauce until smooth for a creamier texture.
5. Fry Remaining Breadcrumbs: While the sauce thickens, heat the remaining rapeseed oil in a frying pan and fry the reserved breadcrumbs until they turn golden and crisp.
6. Add Cream and Serve: Stir the soya cream into the thickened sauce and heat through gently. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish, then spoon the golden fried breadcrumbs over the top. Drizzle with a little extra butter-flavoured rapeseed oil for added richness. The sauce can be kept chilled in the fridge for up to two days.

Notes

• This sauce is fully vegan when using vegan bread, almond milk, and soya cream.
• The toasted breadcrumbs add a lovely texture contrast when sprinkled on top.
• Store the sauce covered in the refrigerator and consume within two days for best freshness.
• For a smoother sauce, blitz the mixture after simmering to your preferred consistency.
• If you want a less oily topping, reduce or omit the extra drizzle of rapeseed oil at the end.

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