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Walnut Bread Sauce
the Breville Test Kitchen

the Breville Test Kitchen

Walnut Bread Sauce

Brioche and walnuts give a sophisticated spin to this creamy English classic. Perfect alongside crisp, golden chicken, succulent pork with crackling, or a hearty roast with root vegetables. For a festive feast, pair it with show-stopping holiday turkey.
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35 mins total time

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15 mins active time

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Easy

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Makes about 1¾ cups

Ingredients


Measurements:

  • brioche icon
    2 slices brioche

    approximately 70g

  • walnuts icon
    1½ cups (150 g) walnuts
  • olive oil icon
    ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • kosher salt icon
    Kosher salt

    to season

  • milk icon
    ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
  • clove garlic icon
    1 clove garlic

    peeled

  • grated parmesan cheese icon
    2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh lemon juice icon
    1½ tsp fresh lemon juice
  • freshly ground black pepper icon
    Freshly ground black pepper

    to season

Instructions

  • 1

    Place the brioche in the air fry basket. Insert the basket into rack position 3. Set the oven to Broil, Medium, for 8 minutes and press Start. Halfway through broiling, turn the brioche over and broil the other side until lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

    Tip: Recipe has been optimized for the Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro and Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro.
  • 2

    Insert the wire rack into position 5. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 150°C, for 10 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

  • 3

    Place the walnuts, oil and salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Spread out onto the pizza pan.

  • 4

    Once preheated, place the walnuts in the oven and air fry for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

  • 5

    Slice the brioche into 2.5cm pieces and place in a bowl. Pour the milk over the brioche and allow to steep, stirring occasionally.

  • 6

    Carefully assemble the processor with the grey spindle and green S-blade in the bowl. Add the walnuts and garlic and process until the walnuts resemble fine crumbs. Remove half the walnuts and set aside.

  • 7

    Add the soaked brioche and milk and parmesan to the processor bowl and pulse to combine, scraping down the side as needed. Season with lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and process to combine. Remove the blade and fold through the reserved walnuts. Adjust the seasoning as desired.

    Tip: The bread sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead, store, covered in the refrigerator. Stir the bread sauce to check the consistency, add a little milk to loosen, if necessary.
  • 8

    Creamy bread sauce with a nutty twist pairs well with a classic roast, but is just as good with grilled fish, steak, sausages or meatballs. It can be made a couple of days ahead and freezes well.

Sauces/dips/condiment
Vegetarian
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