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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour, sifted
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-3 teaspoons Colemansâ English mustard powder (depending on how fiery you like your batter)
- For the âToadâ:
- 8 sausage links (about 1 1/2 â 2 lbs), separated or, as above, one 2lb ring sausage, Cumberland type, or your preference
- 1 onion, sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
- 1 pint hot water
- 2 tbsp Bisto (or use some beef stock and thicken w/ cornstarch)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- A dash of light or heavy cream (about 1-2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1361g | |
| Calories 1201 | |
| Calories from Fat 324 | 27% |
| Total Fat 36.36g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 11.93g | 48% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 410mg | 137% |
| Sodium 2629mg | 110% |
| Potassium 1020mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 172.18g | 46% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 23% |
| Sugars 24.71g | 16% |
| Protein 43.85g | 70% |
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