Sausage Rolls
a snack / dip / spread recipe
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These flaky sausage rolls are a classic made simple: buttery puff pastry wrapped around a savory pork filling with onion, sage, and toasted fennel. They’re easy to assemble, bake up golden and crisp, and are perfect served warm from the oven as a snack, appetizer, or party bite!
TIME (ACTIVE) | 25 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 1 H 10 M
TOTAL | 1 H 35 M
24 SERVINGS
| sausage roll
- Toast the fennel seeds. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the fennel seeds for 1-2 minutes, shaking the pan frequently, until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl and lightly crush with a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, cooled onions, panko breadcrumbs, 1 egg, toasted fennel seeds, sage, garlic powder and onion powder. Use your hands or a fork to mix until everything is evenly incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Lightly flour a clean surface. Unfold one sheet of puff pastry and gently roll it out just enough to smooth any creases. Use a sharp knife to slice the rectangle in half lengthwise, creating two 5x10 inch rectangles. Repeat with the second pastry sheet. You will have 4 rectangles total.
- Assemble the sausage rolls. Brush a ½-inch strip of beaten egg along both of the long edges of each pastry rectangle. Reserve the remaining egg wash for brushing the formed rolls.
- Take one-quarter of the sausage mixture and form it into a tight log down the center of the pastry, leaving the egg-washed edges clear. The log should be about 1 inch wide.
- Lift one long edge of the pastry and roll it snugly over the sausage. Continue rolling to encase the filling completely. Place the roll seam-side down and press gently to seal. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
- Place the sausage rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam-side down, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the pastry firm up, resulting in a better rise and cleaner cuts.
- While the sausage rolls are chilling, preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Remove the rolls from the fridge. Use a sharp knife to trim the edges of each roll if desired. Cut each roll into 5-6 smaller pieces. Space them out slightly so they have room to puff.
- Brush the tops and sides generously with the remaining egg wash. If desired, sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and a deep golden brown, and the sausage filling is cooked through.
- Let the sausage rolls cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite condiments.
Store cooled sausage rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warm and crispy.
For the flakiest pastry, keep your rolls cold until the moment they go in the oven. If the butter in the pastry warms up, it won't puff up as much.
whole
Fennel has a warm and sweet flavor, similar to that of aniseed and licorice.
0.25 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.1 oz - JAR$4
1.1 oz - REFILL$3
6 oz - REFILL$11
crushed
Dried crushed sage is is pungent, earthy, and musty in aroma. It has a strong, savory, slightly bitter flavor. Somewhat peppery with a hint of mint.
0.04 oz - PORTION$0.50
0.35 oz - JAR$5
0.35 oz - REFILL$4
1.5 oz - REFILL$13
powder
Signature garlicky taste in powdered form. Ideal for spice blends. Also useful for dressings or other stored foodstuffs. The powder will give foods a garlicky taste without overpowering more nuanced inclusions.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
2.5 oz - JAR$7
2.5 oz - REFILL$6
8 oz - REFILL$15
powder
Onion powder offers concentrated onion flavor, enhancing dishes without moisture. Ideal for rubs, blends, and various cooking needs.
0.28 oz - PORTION$0.50
2.5 oz - REFILL$4
8 oz - REFILL$10
