ORGANIC TOAD IN THE HOLE

02 December 2002

What could be better than an organic Toad in the Hole? By using organic farmhouse ingredients like milk, eggs and sausages, you'll know that not only are you choosing top quality ingredients for a fantastic flavour, but you'll also be supporting local organic farmers.

Choose really good organic sausages for a fuller flavour and make sure that the batter is made with pure, natural organic milk and eggs for a great taste. The dish is perfect for kids as organic milk, like all organic products is less likely to contain pesticide and antibiotic residues.

Unlike ordinary milk, organic cows are fed on grass and hay that isn't treated with pesticides, they are not fed on GM cattlefeed and are only given antibiotics when ill, unlike non organic cows.

That's why many parents are choosing organic milk - especially as some experts believe that children may be particularly susceptible to pesticide residues - they have a higher intake of food per unit of body weight than adults, have immature organ systems and may have limited ability to detoxify these substances.(1)

For your guarantee of British organic milk, look for the OMSCo logo - our milk provides the best assurance that your milk is good for you, good for the cow and good for the environment.

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For further information or a high resolution version of the photography please contact Nicole Bowman, Abby Edwards, Tim Ledeboer, Jim Crawford on 0117 922 7799

1. Eskenazi B, Bradman A & Castorina R Exposures of children to organophosphate pesticides and their potential adverse health effects pub Environmental Health Perspectives 107 (sup 3) p4092418

OMSCo milk is available in the following locations:

Sainsbury's organic milk
Manor Farm dairy (available in Waitrose)
Duchy Originals milk (available in Waitrose)
Elm Dairy organic milk
Express Dairies organic milk
Wiseman Dairies organic milk

Organic Toad In The Hole
Serves 4

2 tbsp organic olive oil
450g / 1lb organic pork sausages
For the batter:
125g/4oz organic plain flour
pinch salt
2 organic eggs
300ml / ¾ pint organic milk
2 organic garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh organic chives

1 Preheat the oven 220C/Gas 7. Heat the oil in a small roasting tin on the hob, tilting the tin so that the oil covers the bottom and sides. Add the sausages and place in the oven for 10 minutes, shaking the tin occasionally, until browned.

2 Meanwhile, make the batter: sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the eggs and a little of the milk. Whisk the eggs and milk together, gradually incorporating the flour to make a paste.
Gradually whisk in the remaining milk to make a smooth batter. Stir in the garlic and chives.

3 Pour the batter around the sausages and return to the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 200C/Gas 6 and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the batter is risen and golden.