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In our book this has been put in the winter section, but what the heck?. With the best sausages from the butcher and some stir- fried or steamed vegetables, it is serious comfort food!

1lb good sausages
4oz, 110g plain flour
Pinch of salt & pepper
1 egg
275ml milk

Preheat the oven to 220/425/Gas Mark 7. Make the batter by sifting the flour, salt and pepper into a large bowl. Beat the egg, and using a wooden spoon, beat well into the flour. Gradually incorporate the milk. Put the sausages in a dish and place in oven. Cook the sausages until brown, turning ocassionally, (about 15 minutes). Remove the dish from the oven and pour in the batter. Reduce the oven temperature to 180/350/Gas Mark 4. Bake for about 30 minutes until the batter has risen and turned a golden brown. Serve immediately.