Sausage Roll is a popular flaky pastry snack made by wrapping seasoned minced sausage meat in puff pastry and baking it until golden and crisp. It’s commonly eaten as a snack, breakfast item, or party food.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 300–400g sausage meat (or minced beef/chicken + seasoning)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped, optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
👨🍳 How to Make It
1. Prepare filling
- Mix sausage meat with onion and spices
- Combine well until evenly seasoned
2. Roll pastry
- Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle
- Place sausage filling along one side in a long log shape
3. Shape
- Fold pastry over the filling
- Seal edges with water or egg wash
- Cut into smaller rolls if desired
4. Bake
- Brush top with beaten egg
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes
- Until puffed and golden brown
🍽️ Result
- Crispy, flaky pastry
- Juicy, savory sausage filling
- Golden bakery-style finish
🧠 Tips
- Don’t overfill or pastry may burst
- Chill rolls 10 minutes before baking for better shape
- Add sesame seeds on top for extra crunch
🍴 Serving Ideas
- With ketchup or chili sauce
- As breakfast with tea
- Party snack or lunchbox item
If you want, I can also show you a cheese-filled sausage roll, a baked healthier version, or a quick 15-minute puff pastry hack.
