Description
These classic sausage rolls feature a savory pork sausage filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a party snack or appetizer, they combine fragrant herbs and seasonings for a deliciously satisfying bite that’s crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry (contains 2 sheets, 17.3 ounces), defrosted
Filling
- 1 pound pork sausage
- ⅔ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1½ tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 2 eggs, divided
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the pork sausage, 1 egg, Italian breadcrumbs, minced parsley, thyme, garlic, and onion powder until evenly mixed for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Prepare the dough: Place the defrosted puff pastry sheets on a clean, non-stick surface and gently roll each sheet out to slightly thin them. Cut each sheet into 3 equal long rectangles, making 6 rectangles total, using fold lines as a guide if needed.
- Fill the pastry dough: Spoon small amounts of the sausage mixture in a long line down the center of each rectangle, leaving about an inch of pastry on each side. Shape the filling into a sausage-like log, then fold the dough edges over and pinch the seam with a fork to fully seal the sausage inside.
- Slice: Using a sharp knife, cut each rolled log into approximately 2-inch slices and arrange the rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about an inch apart.
- Add an egg wash: Whisk together the remaining egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the sausage rolls to ensure a glossy, golden crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the pastry has puffed up and turned golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the sausage rolls cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried herbs can be substituted if needed, adjusting quantities accordingly.
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold for easier handling.
- You can prepare these in advance and freeze before baking; bake from frozen by adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious snack or appetizer.
- To make these sausage rolls crispier, place them on a wire rack set over the baking tray while baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
