This easy and creamy Bread Sauce from Mary Berry is a delightful accompaniment to your holiday meals. Made with simple ingredients like onion, milk, and fresh breadcrumbs, it offers a warm and comforting flavor. Feel free to adjust the seasonings for a personal touch, and enjoy it alongside your favorite roasted dishes!
Ingredients Needed
- 1 onion studded with 6 cloves
- 300 ml (10 fl oz) milk
- 75 ml (2.5 fl oz) double cream
- 6 black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 100 g (3.5 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to season
How To Make Bread Sauce
- Infuse the milk: Pop the onion in a pan with the milk, cream, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the milk through a sieve into a jug, then return it to a cleaned pan.
- Add breadcrumbs: Stir in the breadcrumbs, bring back to a simmer, and cook for a few minutes (add a splash more milk if you like your sauce thinner).
- Finish the sauce: Stir in the butter, season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg, then pour into a warm serving jug or bowl.
Recipe Tips
- Adjust the thickness: If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a little extra milk gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
- Infuse well: Allow the onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns to infuse for the full 30 minutes to ensure the sauce is packed with flavor.
- Season carefully: Taste the sauce before adding salt and pepper, as the butter can also add saltiness. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Serve warm: For the best flavor and texture, serve the bread sauce warm, as it will thicken as it cools. If making ahead, gently reheat it before serving.
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover bread sauce cool until it reaches room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: To freeze, place the cooled bread sauce in a suitable container or freezer bag, ensuring it’s well-sealed. It can be frozen for up to 1 month. To use, thaw it overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheat: Pour the bread sauce into a saucepan over low heat. Stir gently as it heats for about 5 minutes, adding a splash of milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 89
- Total Fat: 1.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
- Sodium: 0.4g
- Potassium: 164mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugars: 5.1g
- Protein: 4.2g
Try More Mary Berry Recipes:
- Mary Berry Tuna Pasta Bake
- Mary Berry Golden Syrup Cake
- Mary Berry Gluten-Free Fruit Scones
- Mary Berry Congress Tarts
Mary Berry Bread Sauce
Description
This easy and creamy Bread Sauce from Mary Berry is a delightful accompaniment to your holiday meals. Made with simple ingredients like onion, milk, and fresh breadcrumbs, it offers a warm and comforting flavor. Feel free to adjust the seasonings for a personal touch, and enjoy it alongside your favorite roasted dishes!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Infuse the milk: Pop the onion in a pan with the milk, cream, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the milk through a sieve into a jug, then return it to a cleaned pan.
- Add breadcrumbs: Stir in the breadcrumbs, bring back to a simmer, and cook for a few minutes (add a splash more milk if you like your sauce thinner).
- Finish the sauce: Stir in the butter, season with salt, white pepper, and nutmeg, then pour into a warm serving jug or bowl.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness: If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a little extra milk gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
- Infuse well: Allow the onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns to infuse for the full 30 minutes to ensure the sauce is packed with flavor.
- Season carefully: Taste the sauce before adding salt and pepper, as the butter can also add saltiness. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Serve warm: For the best flavor and texture, serve the bread sauce warm, as it will thicken as it cools. If making ahead, gently reheat it before serving.
Mary Berry Bread Sauce