Note: Traditional Bread Sauce can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until needed, leaving a little more time to prepare something else.

Ingredients

• 4 c milk/2 pints
• 1/2 stick/2 oz unsalted butter
• 8 shallots, peeled
• 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and white pepper to taste
• 10 slices fresh white bread, crusts removed, diced

Method

Heat the milk, butter, shallots, nutmeg, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper in a heavy pan over low heat for about 30 minutes. Remove and throw away the bay leaf.

Transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add the diced bread. Pulse until smooth. Adjust the seasoning if needed. The sauce should be pourable, not glue-like. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

To serve, rewarm gently over low heat or microwave in a covered bowl at low power. Either way stir the sauce during heating. Present the sauce in a nice sauce or gravy boat.

Serve with Turkey and Trimmings for a festive holiday meal.