Method Steps

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

2. Step 2: Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl.

   Ingredients used in this step:

   • 9 ⁷/₈ ml sea salt
   • 110 g plain flour

3. Step 3: Make a well in the centre of the flour and crack in the eggs.

   Ingredients used in this step:

   • 3 large eggs

4. Step 4: Whisk the eggs, gradually drawing in the flour from the sides.

5. Step 5: Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously to form a smooth batter.

   Ingredients used in this step:

   • 300 ml whole milk

6. Step 6: Stir in the fennel seeds and ground black pepper.

   Ingredients used in this step:

   • 4 ⁷/₈ ml fennel seed
   • 9 ⁷/₈ ml ground black pepper

7. Step 7: Cover the bowl and leave the batter to rest for at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 hours).

8. Step 8: Place the sausages in a roasting tin, drizzle with a little oil, and bake for 15 minutes until browned.

   Ingredients used in this step:

   • 73 ⁷/₈ ml vegetable oil
   • 8 pork sausages

9. Step 9: Remove the tin from the oven and carefully pour the resting batter over the hot sausages.

10. Step 10: Return to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the batter is risen, crisp, and golden brown.