Peppered bread sauce

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Onion, peeled
8Whole cloves
1Bay leaf
1pintMilk
1teaspoonWhole black peppercorns,
Roughly crushed
6ouncesFresh white breadcrumbs
2tablespoonsSingle cream
½ounceButter
Salt & freshly ground black
Pepper

Directions

Stud the onion with the cloves.Place in a pan with the bay leaf, milk and peppercorns. Gently bring to the boil and then remove from the heat. Cover and stand for 20 minutes. Strain the milk into a clean pan and stir in the breadcrumbs. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened, then stir in the cream and butter. Season to taste and spoon into a serving bowl.