Description
Classic British Sausage Rolls feature seasoned ground pork encased in flaky puff pastry, baked to golden perfection. These savory pastries make a perfect appetizer or snack, ideal for parties, picnics, or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Filling
- 1 pound ground pork sausage (seasoned or plain)
- 1/2 small onion (finely grated or minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pastry & Topping
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (to mix with egg)
- Optional: poppy seeds or sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix Sausage Filling: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the ground pork sausage, finely grated onion, dried thyme, dried sage, black pepper, salt, and Worcestershire sauce until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet into a roughly 10 by 12 inch rectangle, ensuring even thickness for consistent baking.
- Cut Pastry into Strips: Cut the rolled-out pastry sheet lengthwise in half to form two long strips, preparing them to encase the sausage filling.
- Shape Sausage Logs: Divide the sausage mixture into two equal parts and shape each half into long logs matching the length of the pastry strips.
- Assemble Sausage Rolls: Place each sausage log down the center of a puff pastry strip, fold the pastry over it, and pinch the seam firmly to seal. Position seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Portion Rolls: Cut each long roll into 6 equal pieces to yield a total of 12 sausage rolls, ensuring each piece is even for uniform cooking.
- Score and Apply Egg Wash: Lightly score the tops of each roll with a sharp knife for aesthetic appeal and better rising. Mix the beaten egg with milk and brush this egg wash generously over the tops. Sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown, puffed, and the sausage is fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow sausage rolls to cool slightly before serving to avoid burning and let flavors settle. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can make mini sausage rolls by cutting smaller pieces and baking for slightly less time.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with English mustard, brown sauce, or ketchup for added flavor.
- These sausage rolls freeze well, either before or after baking, for convenient make-ahead options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
