About
Pigs in a blanket are a party favorite, and these Pastry Sausage Rolls are like an elevated version of the snack. Puff pastry is flaky, layered, and buttery, much like a croissant. When it’s warmed up around a fresh cut of sausage, the whole thing is a savory delight. Serve Puff-Pastry Sausage Rolls with a mustard dipping sauce for a party, or with a sweet chutney for a truly memorable breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet pre-made puff pastry
- 1 pound prepared pork sausage
- 1 egg
- sesame seeds, optional
Directions
Step 1 -To begin, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch in thickness.
Step 3 -Using a sharp knife, cut the sheet in half lengthways.
Step 4 -Remove the casings from the sausages and divide the meat into two.
Step 5 -Shape each half of the meat into a long sausage.
Step 6 -Place the sausage meat about 2/3 of the way along the center of each pastry strip. It should reach the pastry from end to end.
Step 7 -Beat the egg in a small bowl.
Step 8 -Using a pastry brush, cover the large side of the exposed pastry with egg wash.
Step 9 -Roll the pastry around the sausage meat, starting with the unwashed smaller top section, wrapping it tightly around the meat.
Step 10 -Keep rolling until the meat is completely sealed. Wet your finger, then press gently along the pastry seam to seal it.
Step 11 -Make shallow diagonal slashes down the whole of each roll, using a sharp knife.
Step 12 -Using the same knife, cut the end of each roll if needed.
Step 13 -Cut each roll into 2 and place the 4 rolls next to one another on the board. When using the knife, saw rather than cut to avoid squashing the rolls.
Step 14 -Wipe down the knife and cut the 4 rolls into 3 equal pieces, wiping the knife between each cut.
Step 15 -Transfer the rolls to a lined baking tray, seam side down, leaving a good amount of space between them to allow room for expansion.
Step 16 -Egg wash the top and sides of each roll generously, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Do not wash the sausage meat or exposed ends.
Step 17 -For 15 minutes, bake until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
