Description
These traditional Irish Sausage Rolls feature savory pork sausage encased in flaky, golden puff pastry. Perfectly baked until crisp and golden, they’re ideal as a warm snack or appetizer accompanied by mustard or your favorite dipping sauce. This recipe makes 18 delicious, crowd-pleasing rolls that combine simple ingredients into a comforting classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Roll Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) pork sausages
- 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Sausages: Remove the sausage meat from the casings and shape the meat into four long sausages, each about the length of the puff pastry sheets, ensuring even sizing for uniform baking.
- Prepare Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry and cut it in half lengthwise to create two long strips, which will wrap around the sausage meat.
- Assemble Rolls: Place one sausage in the center of each pastry strip. Fold the pastry over carefully, pressing the edges firmly to seal and enclose the sausage completely. Repeat with the remaining sausage meat and second pastry sheet.
- Ready for Baking: Arrange the sausage rolls seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash to help achieve a glossy and golden crust. Use a sharp knife to make diagonal slashes on top to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown, and the sausage is cooked through.
- Finishing Touch: Remove the sausage rolls from the oven and, while still warm, optionally brush with a little olive oil to add a subtle shine and extra flavor.
- Serve: Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before serving. Ideal served warm as a snack or appetizer with mustard or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the puff pastry is well chilled before rolling out to maintain flakiness.
- Use good-quality pork sausage for a flavorful filling.
- Egg wash is essential for achieving a beautiful golden finish on the pastry.
- Leftover rolls can be reheated in a moderate oven to restore crispness.
- For variation, add herbs like thyme or parsley to the sausage meat before assembling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Keywords: Irish sausage rolls, puff pastry sausage rolls, savory snack, Irish snack, sausage pastry, appetizer recipes, baked snacks
