Brits have some holiday traditions that are worth embracing. They like to imbibe in a little Baileys Irish Cream, pop open festive Christmas Crackers, and nibble on roast turkey, pigs in a blanket, and traditional Christmas pudding . But this holiday meal would be absolute codswallop without bread sauce drizzled over turkey, chicken, or even duck.
It's a fan-favorite side dish, but what exactly is bread sauce? Bread sauce's origin story begins in medieval times . It was born out of the waste not, want not philosophy. Instead of reaching for flour or cornstarch, whenever leftover bread was about to go stale (or already was), it could be used to thicken sauces and stews.
The Italians still use this same technique for Ribollita 'Da Delfina' soup , a minestrone-like soup made hearty with the addition of staled bread. Bread sauce also lives on and is a must-have for Brits. It starts with milk slowly infused with onion, cloves, and bay leaf.
This first step is not to be rushed if you want to develop its flavor. Breadcrumbs are then added to thicken it to prepare for use. Its taste is mild and creamy; its smell is fragrant; and its texture is a little lumpy, like oatmeal.
Tips and tricks If it sounds a little unappealing, it's okay to say so, but don't let that stop you from trying it. Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson shares her version of this British Christmas staple on her website , where she writes, "The idea of a bread sauce remains intensely baffling, possibly even disgusting, to.
