Toad in the Hole

Make batter by sifting 4 ounces flour and pinch of salt; add 1 egg and about 1/3 of a half pint of milk.

Stir until smooth with wooden spoon, then stir in rest of milk.

Put 1 ounce shortening into baking pan.

Heat about 4 minutes; add sausage and heat 8 to 10 minutes.

Pour batter over sausages after they have heated through.

Cook in hot (450° to 475°) oven about 10 minutes, until beginning to rise.

Lower heat to moderate 375° oven and bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.