Toasted Bread Sauce Recipe

Introduction

This toasted bread sauce is a comforting and flavorful addition to any meal, especially traditional roasts. Made with simple ingredients like toasted bread crumbs and almond milk, it offers a rich, creamy texture with a subtle hint of warming spices.

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 completely. Use a food processor to blitz the toasted bread into rough crumbs.
2. Step 2: Heat half of the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook gently for about 10 minutes, until it turns brown and sticky.
3. Step 3: Add the bay leaf, thyme sprig, and almond milk to the pan. Season with ground cloves, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Stir in all but a handful of the toasted breadcrumbs. Cook the sauce on low heat until it thickens. For a smoother texture, blitz the sauce until smooth.
5. Step 5: While the sauce thickens, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and fry the reserved breadcrumbs until golden and crispy.
6. Step 6: Stir the soya cream into the sauce and warm through gently. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish, then spoon the fried breadcrumbs on top and drizzle with extra oil before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh herbs like parsley or sage for a different flavor twist.
• For a richer sauce, substitute the soya cream with coconut cream.
• Serve the sauce warm alongside roasted vegetables or vegan sausages for a hearty meal.

Storage

Keep the bread sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain a smooth consistency. The fried breadcrumbs are best added fresh before serving to retain their crunch.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular milk instead of almond milk?

Yes, you can substitute almond milk with regular cow’s milk or any other plant-based milk, depending on dietary preferences.

How do I make the sauce smoother?

After cooking, blitz the sauce in a food processor or use an immersion blender until smooth before adding the cream.

Toasted Bread Sauce Recipe

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This vegan toasted bread sauce is a creamy, flavorful accompaniment made by toasting bread to golden crumbs and simmering them with almond milk, aromatic herbs, and warm spices. Finished with soya cream and crispy fried breadcrumbs, it offers a rich, comforting texture and is perfect alongside roasted vegetables, plant-based dishes, or as a unique sauce for vegan festive meals.

• Author: Isabella
• 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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Main 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
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Toast the bread: Toast the 6 slices of white bread until they are dark brown and crispy. Allow them to cool completely, then blitz in a food processor until they form rough crumbs.
2. Cook the onion: Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter-flavoured rapeseed oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 10 minutes until the onion is just brown and sticky.
3. Add herbs and milk: Add the bay leaf, thyme sprig, almond milk, ground cloves, nutmeg, and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
4. Remove herbs and add breadcrumbs: Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig from the saucepan. Stir in all but a handful of the toasted breadcrumbs. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring regularly, until it thickens to your desired consistency. For a smoother texture, blitz the sauce until smooth at this stage if preferred.
5. Fry remaining breadcrumbs: While the sauce thickens, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the reserved handful of toasted breadcrumbs until they turn golden and crispy.
6. Finish the sauce: Stir the soya cream into the sauce and heat through gently without boiling. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish.
7. Serve: Spoon the crispy fried breadcrumbs over the top of the sauce and drizzle with a little extra butter-flavoured rapeseed oil. Serve warm. The sauce keeps covered in the fridge for up to two days.

Notes

• This sauce is vegan and dairy-free, perfect as a festive or everyday accompaniment.
• For a smoother sauce, blitz the mixture after simmering.
• Use vegan bread to keep the recipe fully plant-based.
• The sauce can be refrigerated for up to two days and reheated gently before serving.

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