Christmas bread sauce
A simple bread sauce, perfect for using up leftover loaves. For your big Christmas day or a winter Sunday roast.
Method
In a pan place the milk, butter, cloves, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaf and thyme and bring to the simmer. Once simmering remove from the heat, cover, and allow to infuse for 20 minutes. Strain the milk into a new clean pan and add the bread.
Place on a low heat and stir until the bread breaks down (if it’s a little thick add a splash of milk to loosen). Season with sea salt, white pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg to taste. This can be made 2–4 days in advance or on the bounce.