mohamed shili This Brilliant gluten-free bread sauce is a creamy and classic recipe, which is made with gluten-free bread and infused milk. It’s the perfect accompaniment for a Sunday roast, a foolproof recipe ready in about 30 minutes.
Brilliant gluten-free bread sauce Ingredients
A simple, traditional list for the ultimate gluten-free comfort sauce.
- 750ml whole milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 slices of white gluten-free bread, torn into chunks
- A large knob of butter
- A splash of double cream
- Sea salt and freshly ground white or black pepper
How To Make Brilliant gluten-free bread sauce
A step-by-step guide to this classic and creamy British sauce.
- Infuse the Milk: Pour the milk into a small non-stick pan. Add the chopped onion, peeled garlic cloves, whole cloves, and bay leaves. Season well with salt and pepper. Bring the milk mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce to a low heat and simmer very gently for 5 to 10 minutes to let the flavours infuse.
- Thicken with Bread: Add the torn chunks of gluten-free bread to the simmering milk. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the bread has softened completely and the onion is cooked.
- Blend Until Smooth: Carefully remove the whole cloves and bay leaves from the pan. Transfer the sauce to a blender and blitz until it is completely smooth and puréed.
- Finish and Serve: Return the sauce to the pan over a gentle heat. Stir in the knob of butter and the splash of double cream to finish. Adjust the seasoning to taste, then serve warm.
Recipe Tips
For the perfect, creamy gluten-free bread sauce every time.
- How to get the smoothest bread sauce? For a super-smooth, restaurant-quality sauce, a blender is key. After simmering, blitzing the sauce breaks down the bread and onion completely. For an even more velvety texture, you can pass the blended sauce through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, bread sauce is a perfect make-ahead dish for a big roast dinner! It will thicken considerably as it cools, so you may need to add a splash of milk when reheating. Let it cool completely, store it in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat gently in a saucepan.
- What’s the best gluten-free bread to use? A standard, soft, white sandwich-style gluten-free bread works best. It’s even better if the bread is a day or two old and slightly stale, as it will absorb the milk better without becoming too gummy.
- Can I make this dairy-free? Yes, absolutely. Simply substitute the milk with a creamy, unsweetened plant-based milk like oat milk, use a dairy-free butter alternative, and finish with a splash of plant-based double cream alternative.
What To Serve With Beautiful bread sauce
The classic pairings for this essential British sauce.
Bread sauce is a non-negotiable part of a traditional British roast dinner. It is the perfect accompaniment for:
- Roast chicken
- Roast turkey (especially for Christmas dinner)
- Roast pheasant or other game birds
How To Store Beautiful bread sauce
Keeping your delicious sauce fresh.
- Refrigerate: Store the cooled bread sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Gently rewarm the sauce in a saucepan over a low heat, whisking in a splash of milk to loosen it to your desired consistency. Do not let it boil vigorously.
Beautiful bread sauce Nutrition Facts
An estimated guide per serving.
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 12 g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
What exactly is bread sauce?
It’s a classic, savory British sauce made from milk that has been thickened with breadcrumbs and infused with aromatics like onion, cloves, and bay leaf. It has a mild, comforting flavor and a thick, porridge-like consistency, designed to be served with roasted poultry.
Can I freeze bread sauce?
Yes, it freezes very well. Let it cool completely, then pour it into a freezer-safe container or bag. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently on the stovetop with a little extra milk.
My sauce didn’t thicken. What can I do?
If your sauce is too thin, it likely needs a little more bread. You can blitz another slice of gluten-free bread into crumbs and stir it into the simmering sauce until it reaches your desired thickness.
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Brilliant gluten-free bread sauce Recipe
Course: SauceCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy8
servings10
minutes20
220
kcalA classic, creamy, and comforting British bread sauce, made with gluten-free bread and infused with onion, cloves, and bay. The perfect gluten-free accompaniment for roast chicken or turkey.
Ingredients
750ml milk
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
6 cloves
2 bay leaves
6 slices of white gluten-free bread, torn
A large knob of butter
A splash of double cream
Salt and pepper
Directions
- Pour the milk into a saucepan. Add the chopped onion, garlic, cloves, and bay leaves, and season well.
- Bring the milk mixture to a boil, then add the torn bread.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, over a low heat for 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is soft and the bread has broken down.
- Carefully remove the whole cloves and bay leaves.
- Transfer the sauce to a blender and blitz until completely smooth.
- Return the puréed sauce to the pan, adjust the seasoning, and gently cook for a few more minutes to thicken.
- Stir in the butter and cream to finish, then serve warm.
Notes
- Infusing the milk with the aromatics is the key step for developing the classic, deep flavor of the sauce.
- This sauce will thicken as it cools, so make it slightly thinner than you’d like the final consistency to be, especially if making ahead.
- For the smoothest sauce, a blender is highly recommended over a stick blender for this recipe.
- This is a traditional and essential part of a British Christmas dinner, now accessible to everyone!