How To Make Sausage Rolls From Scratch!

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry

Phyllo dough is lighter, while homemade pastry can reduce costs.

sausage meat

🥗Healthier: chicken or turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Chicken or turkey sausage is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flax egg

💰Cheaper: milk wash

Flax egg is a vegan alternative, while milk is a cost-effective wash.

onion

🥗Healthier: leek

💰Cheaper: shallots

Leeks provide a milder flavor, while shallots are often less expensive.

Start by making the sausage mixture. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, pepper, salt, fennel, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and bread crumbs.

Mix the sausage ingredients until well combined.

Place the sausage mixture in the fridge for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld together.

Roll out the homemade puff pastry into a rectangle shape on a lightly floured surface.

Make an egg wash by mixing egg and water together.

Attempt to pipe the sausage mixture onto the center of the pastry using a milk bag as a piping bag, but the bag breaks.

Instead, roll the sausage mixture by hand into a log and place it on the pastry.

Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash, then roll the pastry over the sausage to encase it completely, sealing the edges with a fork.

Use a knife to crimp the edges of the pastry and create a decorative pattern on top.

Score the tops of the rolls lightly with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.

Cut the rolls into desired sizes, smaller for a dinner party and longer for a picnic.

Place the sausage rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the sausage rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed up.

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