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Sausage Rolls Recipe

Sausage rolls combine seasoned ground pork with flaky puff pastry for a delicious, savory treat. The sausage mixture is wrapped in pastry, brushed with egg wash, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and baked until golden brown. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party food.
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Prep Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 301 kcal

Equipment

  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Fork
  • Plastic wrap
  • Rolling pin

Ingredients
  

  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 tsp Sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 tsp water
  • 2 tbsp finely minced onion
  • 1 tbsp dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ⅛ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh sage
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • 1¼ tsp kosher salt, or to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, onions, garlic, sage, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, coriander, thyme, cayenne, and nutmeg, mixing with a fork until evenly distributed.
    mixing-sausage-filling-in-bowl-top-down-view
  • Divide the mixture in half, shaping each into a cylinder using damp fingers.
    This image shows hands shaping the sausage mixture into uniform logs on a flat surface, preparing them for wrapping.
  • Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
    This image shows sausage logs neatly wrapped in plastic wrap, ensuring they hold their shape before being used in the pastry.
  • Whisk egg with water for the egg wash.
    This image shows a small bowl filled with a whisked egg wash, ready to be brushed onto the pastry for a golden finish.
  • Separate semi-frozen puff pastry into thirds, halving one of the thirds lengthwise.
    This image shows puff pastry sheets being carefully separated on a flat surface, ensuring they are ready for rolling.
  • Bring pastry to room temperature.
  • Brush a 2-inch strip of egg wash along one long edge of the two larger pastry pieces, then overlap with the narrower pieces to form two wider sheets.
  • Lightly flour two sheets of parchment paper and roll out the dough evenly between them.
    This image shows the edges of the puff pastry being flattened with a rolling pin, creating an even thickness for wrapping.
  • Remove the top sheet, then flatten the long edges slightly.
    This image shows a neatly shaped sausage log being placed on a sheet of puff pastry, ready to be rolled.
  • Place a sausage log at the end of one pastry sheet and roll it up, brushing the far edge with egg wash to seal.
    This image shows a sheet of puff pastry being carefully wrapped around a sausage log, ensuring a tight roll.
  • Repeat with the second roll and place seam-side down on parchment.
    This image shows a close-up of hands sealing the seam of a sausage roll, ensuring the pastry stays intact while baking.
  • Freeze for 10 minutes until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
    This image shows a pastry brush applying an even layer of egg wash over a sausage roll to create a glossy, golden crust.This image shows a pastry brush applying an even layer of egg wash over a sausage roll to create a glossy, golden crust.This image shows a pastry brush applying an even layer of egg wash over a sausage roll to create a glossy, golden crust.This image shows a pastry brush applying an even layer of egg wash over a sausage roll to create a glossy, golden crust.This image shows a pastry brush applying an even layer of egg wash over a sausage roll to create a glossy, golden crust.This image shows a pastry brush applying an even layer of egg wash over a sausage roll to create a glossy, golden crust.This image shows a pastry brush applying an even layer of egg wash over a sausage roll to create a glossy, golden crust.This image shows a pastry brush applying an even layer of egg wash over a sausage roll to create a glossy, golden crust.
  • Transfer the rolls to a floured surface, brush the tops and sides with egg wash, and cut each roll into eight pieces.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and place them seam-side down on the baking sheet, pressing slightly to keep them upright.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown with crisp, flaky pastry.
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Notes

  • Use high-quality puff pastry for the best flaky texture and rise.
  • Try adding shredded cheese to the sausage mixture for extra flavor.
  • If making ahead, assemble the rolls and freeze before baking; bake straight from frozen with a few extra minutes.
  • Experiment with different seasonings like fennel seeds or smoked paprika for a unique twist.