1 Onion, peeled
8 Whole cloves
1 Bay leaf
1 pt Milk
1 ts Whole black peppercorns,
Roughly crushed
6 oz Fresh white breadcrumbs
2 tb Single cream
1/2 oz Butter
Salt & freshly ground black
Pepper
Stud the onion with the cloves.Place in a pan with the bay leaf, milk
and peppercorns. Gently bring to the boil and then remove from the
heat. Cover and stand for 20 minutes. Strain the milk into a clean
pan and stir in the breadcrumbs. Simmer gently for 10 minutes,
stirring occasionally until thickened, then stir in the cream and
butter. Season to taste and spoon into a serving bowl.
Yields
8 Servings