Toads in the hole

Method

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 230°C. To make the batter, combine flour, thyme and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the egg, milk and mustard and stir to combine. Set aside for 15 minutes to rest.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over high heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning, for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until onion softens. Add the sugar and vinegar and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion caramelises.
• Step 3
  Pour the oil evenly among four 2-cup (500ml) capacity shallow oven-proof dishes. Place on an oven tray. Place in oven for 5 minutes or until the oil is smoking. Remove from oven. Pour batter evenly among each dish and top with sausages. Bake for 15 minutes or until batter is puffed and golden. Remove from oven and place on serving plates. Top with onion and serve immediately.