Extra Creamy Bread Sauce

• whole milk↗500ml ml
• butter↗50g g
• onion↗1

  chopped

• cloves↗6
• star anise1
• bay leaf↗1
• thyme sprigs↗3
• stale crustless white bread100g g

  coarsely crumbled

• condensed cream↗4 tbsp tbsp
• nutmeg↗pinch

  freshly grated

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Simmer milk, butter, onion, cloves, star anise and herbs in a pot for 20 minutes. It can be prepared a day ahead and left to infuse in the fridge. Strain the mixture and return the liquid to the pot. Return to heat and add the bread crumbs.

2. 2

   Simmer and stir for 3‑4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the condensed cream and nutmeg, season generously and serve. It can be made up to three days ahead; reheat on the stove or in the microwave on medium power for three minutes.