Ingredients
- 200g stale French stick
- 700ml/1¼ pints whole milk
- 1 small onion, peeled and studded with 6 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- generous knob of butter
- pinch of ground allspice
- 3 tbsp double cream, plus extra to serve
Method
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Shave the light brown crust from the outside of the French stick with a bread knife and discard it. Cut the bready centre into cubes, about 5cm across.
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In a saucepan, bring the milk, onion, bay leaf, butter, allspice and 3 tbsp of cream to the boil, reduce the heat then add the diced bread.
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Gently simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add a little salt and freshly ground black pepper, then allow to cool and remove the onion and bay leaf. The sauce can be refrigerated in a covered container overnight.
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To serve, warm through gently in a pan, adding extra double cream to give a light, creamy consistency. Grind over some black pepper and serve.