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Welsh toast

Recipe by Bernie Torras
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Course: StarterCuisine: GalesaDifficulty: Easy
Rations

4

rations
Preparation time

15

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

543

kcal/ration
Resting time

0

minutes
Cooling time

0

minutes
Total time

35

minutes

Discover a jewel of Welsh cuisine by preparing irresistible savory toasts. With a bubbly lager that is melded with cheddar and spices, a sauce is created and then poured over crispy, golden brown slices of bread. The result is delicious Welsh toast that explodes with flavor.

Add rhythm to your evenings in the kitchen with music and tasty treats from Wales. Make sure you have your bread well dried and you will be ready to embark on this culinary adventure. What are you waiting for to spice up your day?

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Ingredientes

  • 50 gr Butter

  • 150 ml Beer

  • 200 gr Cheddar

  • Salt and pepper

  • 3 c.s. tablespoons Flour

  • 1 c.p. teaspoon Mustard

  • 12 slices of Bread

  • Perrins or viandox sauce to taste

Pasos

  • Preparation of Welsh Toast
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter together with a drizzle of oil.
  • Add the flour and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add the beer and let the mixture thicken.
  • Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and break it up completely.
  • Remove from the heat and add the mustard and perrins sauce.
  • Prepare the bread slices by toasting them in the oven.
  • Place the cream cheese on top of the slices and return to the oven to gratinate.

Notas

  • While melting the butter in the saucepan, you can add a pinch of salt and pepper to flavor the base of the mixture.
  • When cooking the flour, it is important to remember to stir constantly to prevent lumps from forming and burning.
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  • With regard to the beer, it is best to use a strong or bitter beer, such as a pale ale, an IPA or a stout, to contrast with the sweetness of the cheddar cheese.
  • The mustard can be of any type depending on taste, although Dijon or English mustard is recommended for a more authentic flavor.
  • To make the bread slices nice and dry, you can toast them in the oven at 170-180ºC for 10-15 minutes. Be sure to flip them over so they are evenly toasted.
  • The cheddar cheese should be finely grated to ensure it is melted and properly incorporated into the mixture.
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  • You can garnish with fresh parsley or chopped chives to add a touch of freshness to the dish before serving.

Información nutricional (por ración)*

  • Serving Size: 125g
  • Total number of serves: 12
  • Calories: 543kcal
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Potassium: 80mg
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Vitamin A: 500IU
  • Vitamin C: 0mg
  • Calcium: 300mg
  • Iron: 2mg
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Key points of the recipe

  1. Controlling the Roux: When adding the flour to the melted butter, it is essential to simmer and stir constantly for 10 minutes to avoid lumps and burning, which is crucial for the final texture of the cheese sauce.
  2. Cheese Selection and Preparation: Use good quality cheddar cheese and grate it finely before incorporating it into the mixture to ensure that it melts evenly and integrates well, creating a smooth and homogeneous sauce.
  3. Toasting the Bread: Make sure the bread slices are dry and crispy before adding the cheese sauce. Toasting them in the oven at 170-180ºC for 10-15 minutes, turning them to brown evenly, will provide the perfect base for Welsh toast.

Pairing with wine

For this Welsh toast recipe, I suggest a white wine with some acidity and good body to counteract the creaminess of the cheddar cheese and the toasted flavor of the bread. A Chardonnay would be appropriate here, as it often has a richness and complexity that would complement well with this dish full of varied flavors and textures.

A pairing to avoid would be with very mature red wines, as the strong flavor and tannins of these wines can clash with the intense flavor of the ingredients of the recipe, resulting in a too heavy pairing. It is better to opt for white wines or beers with good acidity and medium body.

Beer pairing

To pair with the Welsh Toast, I might suggest a Brown Ale, which is a beer that has a malty character and flavors of caramel and dried fruits. The complexity of the Brown Ale can complement the rich butter and beer notes present in the toast and balance the acidity of the mustard and Perrins sauce. The richness of this beer can contrast nicely with the saltiness of the cheddar cheese and help cut the fat in the dish.

On the other hand, I would also advocate beer styles such as a Pale Ale for its ability to cut through the rich, fatty flavors of the cheese, in turn complementing the beer component present in the recipe.

A Scotch Ale could also work well because of its complex character and toasty notes, adding another dimension to the dish by enhancing the cheese and mustard components.

Careful!

Typical allergens

Avoid this recipe if any diner has allergies* to: Dairy, Gluten, Mustard

* In Puchero MIX we inform you about the most typical allergens in this dish. However, we recommend that you ask all diners if they have any specific food allergies. In addition, we recommend checking the labels of all individual ingredients to ensure that they do not contain traces of other allergens, as conditions may vary by producer or manufacturer.

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Bernie Torras
Una vez fui cocinero, y entre fogones aprendí que la cocina no solo se trata de recetas, sino de historias. Con años de experiencia en escuelas de prestigio y más de una quemadura en varios restaurantes, hoy traduzco todo ese sabor a palabras. Porque cocinar es algo más que mezclar ingredientes; es crear momentos y recuerdos para tu mesa, con pasión y precisión, como una buena receta.
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