How to make Toad In The Hole

Toad in The Hole (serves 4)

8 sausages (or 4 large ones)
Mustard
4 tablespoons of beef dripping OR lard
115g / 4oz plain flour
Large pinch of salt
4 free range eggs
300ml / half a pint milk
2 tablespoons of fresh thyme leaves / sprinkle of mixed herbs
Small tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper

To make the batter, sift the flour and [...]