Best 5 Easy Bread Sauce Recipes

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Bread sauce is a classic British dish typically served with roast turkey or chicken. It is a simple sauce to make, using just a few ingredients, and can be easily adapted to suit your taste. This article provides three different recipes for bread sauce: a classic bread sauce, a gluten-free bread sauce, and a vegan bread sauce.

The classic bread sauce recipe uses fresh breadcrumbs, milk, butter, and onion. The gluten-free bread sauce uses gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of fresh breadcrumbs. The vegan bread sauce uses plant-based milk and butter instead of dairy milk and butter. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes.

Bread sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of dishes. It is a popular choice for Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom, but it can also be enjoyed at any time of year. Whether you are looking for a classic bread sauce recipe or a gluten-free or vegan option, this article has you covered.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY BREAD SAUCE



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A Christmas dinner staple. Made with freshly grated nutmeg and lashings of double cream, this is the ultimate bread sauce to pair with your roast dinner

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Condiment

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion
12 cloves
2 fresh bay leaves
4 black peppercorns
500ml whole milk
1 tsp wholemeal flour
50g fresh breadcrumbs
25g butter
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
100ml double cream

Steps:

  • Peel the onion and remove the root. Make 12 holes in the onion using a cocktail stick, and push the cloves into the holes.
  • Put the onion in a medium saucepan with the bay leaves, peppercorns and milk. Heat gently for 20 mins until the onion is soft, then pour the milk through a sieve into a clean pan and discard the bay, onion and peppercorns.
  • Heat the infused milk until just simmering, then add the flour, breadcrumbs, butter and nutmeg. Cook for 5 mins more until the sauce has thickened, then add the cream and season well. Can be made up to two days ahead. Reheat gently on the hob before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

APPLESAUCE BREAD I



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This is a really good and moist bread.

Provided by GAF55

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups applesauce
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
  • Beat together eggs, sugar, and oil. Blend in applesauce, and then sour cream or buttermilk. Mix in flour, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon. Stir in raisins. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 80 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 70.3 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

EASY TRADITIONAL BREAD SAUCE



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This traditional bread sauce recipe shows just how easy it to make one of the classics of British Food. The recipe is quick, the results delicious.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 fl oz. / 300m semi-skimmed milk
5 fl oz. / 150 mL double (heavy) cream
1 onion (peeled and studded with 6 cloves)
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 cups / 75g fresh bread crumbs
1 oz. / 25g butter

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the semi-skimmed milk, double cream onion, and bay leaf into a large saucepan.
  • Bring to the boil taking care the mixture does not boil over.
  • Turn the heat off and leave the pan and cream to stand for about 10 minutes to cool and for the flavors to gently infuse.
  • Remove the onion from the pan and keep to one side (read below why you would want to keep the onion.)
  • Add the breadcrumbs, to the pan, stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and becomes smoother (you do not want the sauce to be completely smooth, it should still have the texture of the bread.)
  • Add the butter to the pan and stir, season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve. If not using straight away, then cover the sauce with clingfilm (plastic wrap) until required or leave to one side to cool, then freeze.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

APPLESAUCE BREAD



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I make this applesauce bread recipe with plump raisins and crunchy nuts. My kids love a slice in their lunch box or as a snack after school. - Tracey Jo Schley, Sherburn, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/4 cups applesauce
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and applesauce; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BREAD SAUCE



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Our traditional bread sauce recipe is the perfect creamy accompaniment to your roast dinner. This easy bread sauce is sure to be a Christmas favourite

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

600ml milk
50g butter
1 onion , chopped
6 cloves
6 peppercorns
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
3 thyme sprigs
100g white breadcrumbs
4 tbsp single cream or mascarpone
pinch nutmeg , freshly grated

Steps:

  • Simmer the milk, butter, onion, cloves, peppercorns, garlic and herbs in a pan for 20 mins. Strain and return the liquid to the pan. Add the breadcrumbs and simmer for 3-4 mins. Stir in the cream or mascarpone. Add nutmeg, season and serve. Can be made up to 3 days in advance and heated up on the hob or microwave on Medium for 3 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.43 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a smooth sauce, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
  • If you don't have time to make your own bread, you can use store-bought breadcrumbs.
  • To make a gluten-free version of this sauce, use gluten-free bread or breadcrumbs.
  • You can add other ingredients to the sauce to taste, such as grated cheese, chopped herbs, or a dash of nutmeg.
  • Serve the sauce hot, over roasted turkey, chicken, or pork.

Conclusion:

Bread sauce is a classic British dish that is perfect for serving with roasted meats. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. This versatile sauce can also be enjoyed as a dipping sauce for vegetables or bread. With its creamy texture and savory flavor, bread sauce is sure to be a hit at your next meal.

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