Description
Classic British Sausage Rolls featuring seasoned sausage meat wrapped in flaky puff pastry, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a savory snack or party appetizer with a crisp exterior and juicy filling.
Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Filling
- 1 lb ground sausage meat
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) ensuring it reaches the temperature for optimal baking results.
- Prepare Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to approximately 1/8 inch thickness, creating a smooth even layer.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground sausage meat with finely chopped onion, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended to ensure consistent flavor.
- Cut Pastry: Slice the rolled-out pastry into rectangles about 4 by 6 inches in size, which will become individual sausage rolls.
- Fill and Seal: On one edge of each pastry rectangle, place a spoonful of the sausage mixture. Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges together, sealing firmly with a fork to prevent leakage during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each sealed sausage roll with the beaten egg. This will give them a shiny, golden-brown finish when baked.
- Bake: Arrange the sausage rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the sausage rolls to cool slightly after baking. Serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Ensure sausage meat is fresh for best flavor and safety.
- You can add herbs like thyme or sage to the filling for an extra flavor dimension.
- Chilling the pastry before cutting can make it easier to handle.
- Serve with mustard or ketchup for dipping.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.