Description
A rich and creamy croissant bread sauce made by simmering stale croissants with milk, butter, and aromatic spices, then blended to a smooth texture. This classic British sauce is perfect served warm alongside roast turkey and trimmings for a comforting holiday meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 50g butter, plus extra to serve (optional)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 400ml whole milk
- Large pinch of ground cloves
- 2 stale croissants, roughly sliced (about 80g)
Instructions
- Prepare the onion: Melt the butter in a pan over low to medium heat. Add the sliced onion, cover, and cook gently for 10 minutes until the onion is softened but not browned.
- Simmer with milk and cloves: Pour in the whole milk and add a large pinch of ground cloves. Simmer the mixture uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to infuse the flavors.
- Add croissants: Add the roughly sliced stale croissants to the pan. Stir to allow the bread to absorb the milk and soften.
- Blend the sauce: Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blitz until smooth and creamy.
- Reheat and thicken: Pour the blended sauce back into the pan and gently simmer over low to medium heat until thickened and heated through. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the warm croissant bread sauce alongside roast turkey and trimmings, with a knob of butter on top if desired.
Notes
- Use stale croissants for the best texture and absorption of the milk.
- Do not brown the onion; it should be softened but pale to keep the sauce delicate in flavor.
- The sauce can be made ahead and kept chilled for up to two days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating if the sauce is too thick.
- Optional: Add a knob of butter on top when serving for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: croissant bread sauce, bread sauce, British sauce, turkey sauce, holiday sauce, creamy sauce, croissant recipe, bread sauce recipe
