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Bread Sauce[edit]

Bread sauce is a traditional British sauce made with milk, bread, and onion. It is typically served as an accompaniment to poultry, particularly roast chicken or turkey, during festive occasions such as Christmas dinner.

Ingredients and Preparation[edit]

The primary ingredients of bread sauce include:

Milk
Bread (preferably stale or day-old)
Onion
Butter
Cloves
Bay leaf
Salt and pepper

To prepare bread sauce, the milk is first infused with flavors by simmering it with a peeled onion studded with cloves and a bay leaf. Once the milk is infused, the onion and bay leaf are removed, and the milk is poured over breadcrumbs. The mixture is then allowed to thicken, and butter is added for richness. The sauce is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.

Culinary Uses[edit]

Bread sauce is traditionally served warm alongside roasted poultry. Its creamy texture and mild flavor complement the savory and often rich flavors of roasted meats. It is a staple in British Christmas dinners, often accompanying roast turkey or chicken.

Variations[edit]

While the classic recipe for bread sauce is quite simple, variations exist that incorporate additional ingredients such as:

Cream for a richer texture
Nutmeg or mace for added spice
Garlic for a more robust flavor

Some modern recipes may also include herbs like thyme or parsley to enhance the flavor profile.

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-'''Bread Sauce''' is a traditional [[British cuisine|British]] condiment served with main meals, particularly with [[roast chicken]] and [[turkey]]. The sauce is made from bread crumbs, milk, onions, and spices, and has a thick, creamy consistency.
+== Bread Sauce ==
-== History ==
+[[File:Bread_sauce.jpg|thumb|right|A traditional serving of bread sauce.]]
-The origins of bread sauce can be traced back to [[medieval cuisine|medieval]] times, when bread was commonly used as a thickening agent for sauces. The sauce has remained a staple of British cuisine, particularly during the [[Christmas]] season.
-== Preparation ==
+'''Bread sauce''' is a traditional [[British cuisine|British]] sauce made with [[milk]], [[bread]], and [[onion]]. It is typically served as an accompaniment to [[poultry]], particularly [[roast chicken]] or [[turkey]], during festive occasions such as [[Christmas]] dinner.
-To prepare bread sauce, an onion is studded with [[clove]]s and simmered in milk until soft. The onion is then removed and bread crumbs are added to the milk, along with spices such as [[nutmeg]] and [[bay leaf]]. The mixture is stirred until it thickens to a creamy consistency. Some variations of the recipe may include cream or butter for added richness.
-== Serving ==
+== Ingredients and Preparation ==
-Bread sauce is traditionally served warm and is often accompanied by a garnish of additional bread crumbs that have been fried until crispy. It is most commonly served with roast poultry, such as chicken or turkey, but can also be served with other meats.
-== Cultural Significance ==
+The primary ingredients of bread sauce include:
-Bread sauce is a quintessential part of a traditional British Christmas dinner. Despite its simplicity, the sauce is cherished for its comforting, homey flavors and its ability to complement the rich tastes of roast meats.
+* [[Milk]]
+* [[Bread]] (preferably stale or day-old)
+* [[Onion]]
+* [[Butter]]
+* [[Cloves]]
+* [[Bay leaf]]
+* [[Salt]] and [[pepper]]
+To prepare bread sauce, the milk is first infused with flavors by simmering it with a peeled onion studded with cloves and a bay leaf. Once the milk is infused, the onion and bay leaf are removed, and the milk is poured over breadcrumbs. The mixture is then allowed to thicken, and butter is added for richness. The sauce is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
+== Culinary Uses ==
+Bread sauce is traditionally served warm alongside roasted poultry. Its creamy texture and mild flavor complement the savory and often rich flavors of roasted meats. It is a staple in [[British Christmas]] dinners, often accompanying [[roast turkey]] or [[chicken]].
+== Variations ==
+While the classic recipe for bread sauce is quite simple, variations exist that incorporate additional ingredients such as:
+* [[Cream]] for a richer texture
+* [[Nutmeg]] or [[mace]] for added spice
+* [[Garlic]] for a more robust flavor
+Some modern recipes may also include [[herbs]] like [[thyme]] or [[parsley]] to enhance the flavor profile.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[British cuisine]]
+* [[Sauce]]
+* [[Christmas dinner]]
+* [[Roast turkey]]
 [[Category:British cuisine]]
 [[Category:Sauces]]
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