Sausage Rolls

Recipe View In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, minced onion, crushed garlic, fresh sage, dry bread crumbs, kosher salt, black pepper, ground coriander, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. Mix thoroughly with a fork until evenly distributed. (2-3 minutes)

Recipe View Divide the mixture in half and place each half on a length of plastic wrap. Shape each portion into a cylinder, matching the length of your puff pastry. Roll tightly in plastic wrap, forming a neat roll. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Recipe View Whisk the egg with water to create an egg wash. Set aside.

Recipe View Separate the partially thawed puff pastry sheet into thirds. Halve one of the thirds lengthwise. Allow the pastry to come to room temperature for easier handling. Brush a 2-inch strip of egg wash along one long edge of the two larger pastry pieces. Place the narrower pieces on the egg-washed strip, overlapping by about 1 inch, to create wider pieces of pastry dough. Press lightly to seal.

Recipe View Transfer the two sheets of dough to a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper. Dust the tops lightly with flour and cover with another sheet of parchment. Gently roll the dough to achieve an even thickness. Remove the top sheet of parchment. Flatten the long edges of the dough slightly (about 1 inch wide) to ensure a seamless roll. Place a sausage log at the end of a pastry sheet. Begin rolling the sausage log in the pastry, brushing the far edge with egg wash before sealing the edges together. Place the seam side down on parchment and transfer to a dish. Repeat with the second sausage roll. Freeze until the dough firms up. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.

Recipe View Place the rolls on a lightly floured surface. Lightly brush the top and sides with egg wash. Cut each roll into 8 equal pieces. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet seam-side down (standing upright). Lightly press each roll to flatten slightly, preventing them from toppling over during baking.

Recipe View Place in the preheated oven and bake until nicely browned, the pastry is fully cooked, and the bottoms are browned. (30 minutes)