Bread Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 500ml whole milk
• 100g fresh white breadcrumbs
• 25g butter
• 2 tbsp double cream
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Method

1. Press three cloves into each onion half. Put the onion in a small pan with the bay leaf and milk.

2. Heat gently until just below boiling, then remove from the heat, cover and leave to infuse for 30 minutes if time allows.

3. Remove the onion and bay leaf. Stir the breadcrumbs into the milk and return to a low heat.

4. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until thick. Add a little more milk if it becomes too stiff.

5. Stir in the butter and cream, then season with salt, white pepper and a grating of nutmeg.