Description
These classic Sausage Rolls combine savory pork sausage with aromatic herbs and spices, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a delicious bite anytime, this recipe yields golden, crispy sausage rolls with a juicy and flavorful filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry (contains 2 sheets, 17.3 ounces), defrosted
Filling
- 1 pound pork sausage
- â…” cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1½ tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
Egg Wash
- 2 eggs, divided
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the pork sausage, 1 egg, Italian breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, garlic, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated for even flavor in every bite.
- Prepare Dough: Place the defrosted puff pastry sheets on a clean non-stick surface. Roll each sheet out lightly to make them slightly thinner. Cut each sheet into 3 equal long rectangles, resulting in a total of 6 rectangles. If the dough was folded, use the fold lines as guides for cutting.
- Assemble Rolls: Take small spoonfuls of the sausage mixture and arrange them in the center of each piece of dough, creating a line while leaving about an inch of pastry on either side. Mold the mixture into a long string along the center. Bring the edges of the dough up and over the sausage, then use a fork to pinch and seal the seam, encasing the sausage completely.
- Slice Rolls: Using a sharp knife, cut each sealed sausage roll log into approximately 2-inch slices. Arrange all the sausage rolls seam-side down on your lined baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the sausage rolls to promote a glossy and golden finish during baking.
- Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the pastry puffs up and the sausage rolls are golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- The pastry sheets can be rolled slightly thinner to achieve a crisper crust.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sausage mixture.
- Make sure to seal the pastry edges tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- You can prepare the sausage rolls ahead and freeze them before baking; simply add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from frozen.
- If you prefer, substitute pork sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a leaner option.
