Description
Hearty sausage rolls bring British pub comfort straight to your kitchen, offering a golden-crusted pastry wrapped around savory seasoned meat. Crisp, flaky layers and rich filling promise a delightful experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) sausage meat
Eggs and Seasoning:
- 3 medium eggs (free-range if possible), divided
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Pastry and Additional Ingredients:
- 25 ounces (709 grams) puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) flour, for rolling out pastry
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in vegetable oil over medium heat for 10 minutes until they turn a delicate golden hue.
- Combine sausage meat, sautéed onions, and two eggs in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform blend.
- Season the mixture with black pepper and salt, thoroughly incorporating all ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Gently roll out pastry on a floured surface into two 8-by-10-inch rectangular sheets.
- Divide each pastry sheet into two elongated strips, then refrigerate for a minimum of 10 minutes to firm up.
- Arrange chilled pastry strips on greased baking sheets and center a long sausage-shaped meat filling along each strip.
- Whisk the remaining egg and use a pastry brush to delicately paint the pastry edges.
- Carefully encase the meat filling by rolling the pastry, positioning the seam underneath. Brush the top with egg wash.
- Trim the rolls into bite-sized segments approximately 1½ inches long.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Allow to cool slightly or serve immediately, perfect for picnics or casual dining.
Notes
- Sauté onions slowly to develop a rich, sweet flavor without burning, which enhances the overall taste of the sausage rolls.
- Mix meat and seasonings thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors throughout each bite.
- Choose high-quality sausage meat with good fat content for juicier, more flavorful rolls.
- Chill pastry before rolling to prevent shrinkage and maintain a crisp, flaky texture during baking.
- Brush egg wash generously for a beautiful golden-brown, glossy exterior that looks professional.
- Cut rolls into uniform sizes for consistent cooking and elegant presentation.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly to prevent burning and let flavors settle.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or sage to customize the filling’s taste profile.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free puff pastry and check sausage meat ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 646 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg