Sausage Rolls 
(Australian, New Zealand sausage-stuffed puff pastry)

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Couple of sausage rolls
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Popular in New Zealand and Australia, sausage rolls are eaten for breakfast, lunch or as appetizers at parties and get-togethers. Served hot or cold, they are often sold at small food stores called “tuck shops” as a quick meal.

Sausage Rolls
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Sausage Rolls

Course: Appetizers, MeatsCuisine: Australia, New Zealand
Makes 16 sausage rolls, or 4 to 6 servings

Popular in New Zealand and Australia, sausage rolls are eaten for breakfast, lunch or as appetizers at parties and get-togethers. 

Ingredients

  • Puff pastry — 2 sheets (1 17.3-ounce package)

  • Bulk pork sausage — 2 pounds

  • Onion, finely chopped — 1

  • Breadcrumbs — 1 cup

  • Salt and pepper — to season

  • Milk or cream — 1/2 cup

  • Egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water — 1

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together the sausage, onion, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and milk or cream.
  • Unfold the puff pastry onto a lightly floured work surface. Cut each sheet in two lengthwise to make four long rectangles. Form a log of sausage down the center of each puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch edge. Starting from a long edge, roll the puff pastry up and over the sausage, brushing the edge with the beaten egg to seal. Pinch the ends closed.
  • Cut each roll into quarters. Place the rolls seam-side down on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg wash.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F, and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden and the sausage is cooked through.
  • Let cool for a few minutes, then serve with ketchup.

Sausage Roll Notes and Variations

  • Seasonings: Add extra flavorings to your sausage mix as you like: chopped parsley, thyme, curry powder, crumbled sage, garlic powder, paprika.
  • Appetizer portions: Cut each rolled up puff pastry log into 8 portions instead of 4 to make appetizer-sized sausage rolls. Adjust down the cooking time to allow for the smaller size.
  • Sprinkle the rolls with sesame seeds or paprika before baking.

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