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Sausage Rolls

Sausage rolls wrap savory pork sausage, breadcrumbs, sage, and black pepper in flaky puff pastry. They bake until puffed and deep golden, with the sausage cooked to 160°F in the center.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 lb bulk pork sausage
  • 0.25 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried rubbed sage
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For assembly
  • 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry 2 sheets, thawed but cold
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 1 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

Make the filling
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the bulk pork sausage, plain dry breadcrumbs, dried rubbed sage, and black pepper until evenly combined.
Assemble and bake
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Working with one sheet at a time, unfold the frozen puff pastry on a piece of parchment.
  4. Cut each pastry sheet lengthwise into 3 equal strips.
  5. Divide the filling into 6 equal portions.
  6. Shape each portion into a rope as long as a pastry strip.
  7. Place one rope down the center of each strip.
  8. Whisk the large egg with the water to make egg wash.
  9. Brush one long edge of each strip with egg wash.
  10. Fold the opposite edge over the filling and press the edges together to seal.
  11. Cut each filled strip crosswise into 3 pieces.
  12. Arrange the pieces seam-side down on the baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
  13. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash.
  14. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and deep golden and the sausage reaches 160°F in the center.
  15. Rest the sausage rolls on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep the puff pastry cold while assembling for the flakiest layers. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freeze baked sausage rolls for up to 2 months. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free puff pastry and breadcrumbs.