A British staple makes for a great snack or breakfast food stateside.
Will Dickey
Sausage rolls are a British tea house staple.
They’re also a simple yet decadent finger foodand an answer to America’s belovedpigs in a blanket.
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Slice and bake for a simple appetizer, or dress it up for a weeknight meal.
What Are Sausage Rolls?
Every culture lovesmeat wrapped in pastry, and who can blame us?
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Initially considered cheap street food, the sausage roll has become a quintessential British snack or teatime favorite.
Sausage Rolls Ingredients
Ingredients for sausage rolls are easy to find.
In short, this isn’t your typical American breakfast sausage.
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Here, a brief recap of how to make sausage rolls.
The full recipe is below.
Can You Make Sausage Rolls Ahead of Time?
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Freeze the individual bites until firm, then pop them all into a zip-top bag.
Label the bag and date it.
The bites will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
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Brush them lightly with an egg wash. Bake as per the original instructions.
OurAmerican versionworks well here as well.
Ingredients
1Tbsp.
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canola oil
3large (2 oz.
each) shallots, finely chopped (1 cup)
1medium (2 1/4 oz.)
carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1lb.
spicy ground pork sausage
1/2cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
3Tbsp.
chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, sage, or rosemary)
1Tbsp.
crushed red pepper
2large eggs
1Tbsp.
water
1(17.3-oz.)
Add shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl, and let cool 10 minutes.
Prepare pastry:
Whisk together water and remaining 1 egg in a small bowl.
Brush exposed pastry with egg mixture.
Carefully wrap pastry around sausage mixture, overlapping ends slightly, and seal.
Roll slightly to create a uniform 12-inch log.
Place seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Freeze until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
Cut rolls into smaller pieces:
Preheat oven 425F.
Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper.
Keep 1 baking sheet in freezer until ready to bake.
Brush top of sausage logs with egg mixture, and cut 2 slits on top of each sausage log.
Let cool 5 minutes; serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
A traditionally British treat, sausage rolls have made their way across the pond.
You may also find them in other commonwealth countries like Australia and Canada.
A spicy sausage might be great if you like heat.
Whether baking pie or rolling out savory sausage rolls, always start with cold dough.
Thaw frozen puff pastry dough overnight in the fridge to ensure it is adequately defrosted.
Excess flour, when baked, can taste bitter.
Use a pastry brush to dust off any extra flour before baking your sausage rolls.
