Homemade Savory Sausage Rolls (Printable Version)

Golden, flaky pastry encases a hearty seasoned sausage filling, ideal for sharing or quick bites.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Sausage Filling

01 - 14 oz high-quality pork sausage meat
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp dried thyme
06 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
07 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
08 - ½ tsp salt

→ Pastry

09 - 11 oz sheet of ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry, thawed if frozen

→ Assembly

10 - 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
11 - 1 tbsp sesame or poppy seeds (optional)

# Method:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Combine sausage meat, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, black pepper, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl, mixing until well incorporated.
03 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it in half lengthwise into two long strips.
04 - Divide the sausage mixture into two equal parts, shaping each into a long log and placing each along the edge of a pastry strip.
05 - Brush the exposed pastry edge with beaten egg, then roll the pastry firmly over the sausage, sealing the edge underneath.
06 - Cut each long roll into 12 equal pieces with a sharp knife and place them seam-side down on the prepared tray.
07 - Brush the tops with remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if using.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They disappear faster than you can say second batch, which means everyone secretly loves them.
  • The filling is forgiving and welcomes whatever herbs or spices you have lying around.
  • You can freeze the unbaked rolls and pull out exactly as many as you need for unexpected guests.
02 -
  • If your pastry gets too warm while you're working, it will tear and refuse to cooperate, so pop it back in the fridge for five minutes.
  • Sealing the seam underneath is non-negotiable because top seams split open in the oven and leak filling everywhere.
  • Don't skip the egg wash or your rolls will look pale and sad instead of bakery-perfect.
03 -
  • Use a ruler to mark your cuts if you want perfectly even pieces, because uneven rolls bake unevenly and some will burn while others stay pale.
  • Let the rolls rest for two minutes after baking so the filling sets slightly and doesn't spill out when you bite in.
  • If you're making a double batch, use two trays and swap their positions halfway through baking for perfectly even color.
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