Toad in the Hole

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat the oven to 220°C fan/240°C/475°F/Gas Mark 9.
2. 2Step 2: Whisk the flour and salt with the eggs until you have a very smooth, very thick paste. Add about a third of the milk, whisk until smooth, then add the rest of the milk along with the water and whisk again until totally smooth. Leave to rest in the fridge for at least 10-15 minutes.
3. 3Step 3: Add the oil and sausages to a metal ovenproof tin and stir to coat everything with the oil. Place the dish in the oven and cook for 10 minutes until coloured all over.
4. 4Step 4: Remove the dish from the oven and pour the batter around the sausages.
5. 5Step 5: Return to the oven and reduce the temperature to 200°C fan/220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7. Cook for 30 minutes.
6. 6Step 6: Do not open the oven door until at least 25 minutes have passed. It is ready when crisp and golden. You can leave it in the tin for 5-10 minutes before serving if it's sticking to the sides slightly.