Making toad in the hole
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use food skills to make toad in the hole.
Key learning points
- Toad in the hole is a traditional English dish of sausages in Yorkshire pudding, dating back to the 18th Century.
- The food skills used to make toad in the hole are measuring, cutting, whisking and using the oven.
- The Eatwell Guide recommends choosing lean cuts of meat and to eat less processed meat, like bacon, sausages and salami.
- Steam from milk and eggs makes the batter rise. The egg acts as an emulsifier, binding the ingredients together.
Keywords
Toad in the hole - a traditional English dish, comprising sausages in batter
Batter - a liquid mixture of egg, milk and flour e.g. Yorkshire pudding
Whisking - to beat with a light, rapid movement, using a whisk or fork
Emulsifier - prevents ingredients from separating and binds them together e.g. eggs in batters and mayonnaise
Common misconception
The Eatwell Guide recommends a plant-rich, non-meat diet.
The Eatwell Guide recommends that we should have a plant-rich diet and reduce the amount of red and processed meat, if we eat too much.
Teacher tip
Use non-stick Yorkshire pudding or muffin tins, helping the puddings release more easily and avoiding scraping the tins. Allow pupils to choose their 'toad' ingredients for the recipe, which may include vegetables and/or meat or non-meat sausages.
Equipment
For ingredients and equipment see the recipe in additional materials.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - may contain allergens
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the equipment to the food skill:
Q2.What are the two largest food groups in the Eatwell Guide?
Q3.What three pieces of equipment are being used here?
Q4.Which shows the safest position for the saucepan on a hob?
Q5.__________ is where food poisoning bacteria is spread between food, surfaces, hands and/or equipment.
Q6.It is important to be safe and when preparing and cooking food.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.True or false? The Eatwell Guide recommends that we should not eat meat.
Q2.What will happen to the batter mixture when cooked in the oven?
Q3.Match the following:
Q4.The egg acts as an , allowing the ingredients to bind together.
Q5.Place this toad in the hole recipe in the correct order.
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