Sausage Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
• 1 lb (450 g) sausage meat (or remove casing from good-quality sausages)
• 1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
• 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
• 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley (optional)
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Flour (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangle (if not already shaped). Cut into 2 equal long strips.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine sausage meat with optional onion, garlic, herbs, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
4. Divide the sausage mixture in half. Shape each half into a log and place lengthwise down the center of each pastry strip.
5. Fold the pastry over the meat, pressing the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edge. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
6. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish. Optionally, score the top lightly or sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.
8. Let cool slightly before slicing into desired portions.

Serve warm or cold — perfect as a snack, appetizer, or part of a picnic spread.

Would you like a variation (e.g., with cheese, apple, or vegetarian filling)?