Easy Sausage Rolls Recipe 

Gosh I love a sausage roll, (I can’t even tell you how much) so I thought I’d share my MUCH perfected easy  recipe.

(I’ve used this recipe for years 🙂  ) It’s an epic sausage roll recipe!! And it’s so quick and easy 

 

Homemade English Sausage Rolls 

There is nothing like a homemade sausage roll trust me (these win hands down against anything I have ever tried that’s shop bought!) 

HOWEVER  here’s a very important fact:

I like them straight form the oven, resting for 10 minutes then straight in. the. gob. – when I believe they are at their very BEST!

I love them so much I can easily eat five, one after the other. Piggy I know – I just cannot resist 

I really do think they are one of my  most favourite things 🙂 

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU MAKE ENOUGH!! Ha – there’s never enough! 

 

 

So what is the best pastry for your Easy Sausage Rolls? 

This,  I think,  is totally and purely personal preference 

I really don’t mind which – both have their pluses. And I love them both 

So basically I’m saying try both 🙂 

 

• Can I use bought puff pastry or shortcrust pastry for my sausage rolls? 

You can of course make your own pastry, but in reality who has time for that. But I’m impressed if you do 

I ALWAYS use ready made chilled Puff Pastry / or ready made chilled Shortcrust pastry.  I also but the ready rolled – super lazy made, but it’s the perfect rectangular shape and it’s simply delicious! 

 

I promise you the bought stuff is fantastic,  I use it all the time 

 

• Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls 

Using puff pastry will give you a light flakey and buttery texture 

 

• Shortcrust Pastry Sausage Rolls 

Using Shortcrust pastry will give you a more crumbly, savoury, shorter eat 

 

Just try both – why not? I love both 🙂 

 

So what’s the best Sausage meat for sausage rolls? 

So what’s the best Sausage Meat for your sausage rolls? 

I think this is really important

I personally use the best sausages I can buy and my favourite for sausage rolls is PORK sausage meat.

You can of course use chicken sausages, or beef or whatever, however my fave is certainly pork 

I particularly love the Pork and Leek sausages, or the Pork and Caramelised Onion ones  – it really is personal preference though 

The great  thing about using actual sausages  is that once you’ve skinned (removed the casings) them then they are the perfect shape to just use.

Avoids a lot of messy hands 

However if you prefer buying normal traditional sausage meat,  then you’ll need to roll it into a sausage shape, with some flour and add any flavourings you like – definitely some herbs – yum! 

 

How to make quick & easy sausage rolls – Step by Step 

Step 1 – to the best savoury pastry snack 

Grab yourself some bought chilled pastry and unroll (Puff or Shortcrust whatever you prefer), skin your sausages and place 2 rows on your pastry 

 

Step 2 –  to your quick and easy sausage rolls 

Next slice the pastry down the middle, egg wash each side of the sausage meat  and turn the pastry over the sausage meat tightly, roll over so the join is at the bottom. 

Using a fork, gently push down on the seal to join (you don’t want them springing up when. you bake them)

 

Step 3 –  incoming ….. yum 

Chop each long sausage  into 6 sausage rolls with a sharp knife – or more if you’d like smaller ones 

Pop on a lined baking sheet, glaze with beaten egg and pop a couple of cuts/ slits in each roll 

Bake as per below instructions 

 

How long to bake your Easy Sausage Rolls? 

Well make sure your oven is pre-heated and at the correct temperature (see recipe card at the bottom) 

For chilled sausage rolls then approx 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden and the sausage meat cooked 

From Frozen – allow another 5-10  minutes – so that’s 25-30 minutes 

Please remember all ovens vary a little so your eye will tell you, however it will never be less than 20 minutes 

 

Ta- Dah! Yummy – my advice – eat warm from the oven! 

 

 

 

Other ingredients you could add for gourmet sausage rolls 

There are no real rules 

I like mine simple – just a great quality sausage, however you could add a layer of:

• Sautéed onions
• Cranberry sauce 
• Onion chutney
• Chilli Jam,
• Cheese,
• Herbs – whatever you fancy 

You can elevate your sausage rolls to gourmet easily!! 

 

Can I freeze my Sausage Rolls? 

Yes Yes Yes – and I encourage you to, especially at Christmas when you have lots to do 

They really are ready in a flash – especially if you use bought pastry and sausages – but even so it’s good to get ahead on prep! 

What I tend to do is make them and freeze them unbaked (massive time saver especially for your Christmas Sausage Rolls) 

Simply freeze them unbaked for a hour on so on a baking sheet, then bag them up in 6’s – ready to grab and bake – yum 

baking from frozen is simple. Remove from the freezer, egg glaze and bake for 30- 35 minutes until golden brown – keep your eye on them!

 

Large Homemade Sausage Rolls 

If you want larger more substantial sausage rolls, for say a meal simply just cut each length into 3 not 6 – ta Dah 

You may need to increase the baking time by 5 minutes – apart from that everything is the same 

 

Mini Sausage Rolls or  party bite sized 

So instead if cutting each length into 6 – cut them into 12

Here you might need to reduce baking time by 5 Minutes or so – keep your eye on them 

 

Quick Sausage Rolls 

These little babies take 10 minutes to make and approx 25 minutes to bake – so yes quick 

And if you freeze unable – then just grabbing the from the freezer and baking saves all the prep time 

 

Easy Vegetarian or Gluten Free Sausage Rolls, or both? 

It’s really easy to make these vegetarian or gluten free – or maybe both if that’s what you need and like

Simply choose the vegetarian pastry out the chiller cabinet (or Gluten Free – it is available) and choose some lovely vegetarian sausages. There are plenty available these days 

Simple 🙂 

 

What to serve with your quick sausage rolls? 

I have to be honest and say a nice glass of something fizzy! Or a mulled wine. But they do work perfectly with a cuppa too 

Maybe as an appetiser, as part of a picnic? 

You can make a meal out of these with mash and gravy etc, if that’s what you fancy I suggest you look at my Sausage Plait recipe below. 

Kids also love them with ketchup as part of a dinner 

They  are also delicious dipped in pickle or sweet chilli sauce – Yum 

 

The history of sausage rolls 

When I was researching this post I got to thinking about the roots of the humble delicious sausage roll 

Apparently it can be linked back to Classic Greek or Roman eras 

I also learnt that Greggs sell almost 2.5 million sausage rolls a week!!!! Who knew! 

Anyway if you’re a sausage roll geek like me check out Wiki 

 

Another fabulous Sausage & Pastry Recipe 

I feel I must draw your attention to another sausage and pastry delight. 

This time a my Sausage Plait Recipe – it’s so popular on my website and it’s magic too 

Great served as a dinner and also for parties and picnics – it’s basically a humongouse Sausage Roll 

You can also add lovely toppings too and use puff pastry or shortcrust, which ever you prefer 

 

 

Savoury Christmas Sausage Roll Wreath? 

How about a savoury Sausage Roll Wreath – it’s so good and just look at it 

 

 

 

Other Festive things 

And if you like traditional then I think you might like my Shortbread Mincemeat Slice – so good and way better than a mince pie!

And if you fancy a Chocolate Christmas Tree made out of Nutella and puff pastry then look no further. Perfect for Christmas breakfast 

Another Party Food Idea 

If you’re looking for some easy and cool ideas for your party, why not make a load of grazing platters! 

Such fun and you can theme as you like 

Here are some of my ideas and tip and tricks 

 

Oh and why not join me on Instagram – I’d love to see you there 🙂 

Big Love Clare x

The Old School Recipe Group

I also have a Facebook Closed Group called UK Olds School & Traditional Recipes 

Come over and join this great honest and Large community Facebook for Old School Recipes if you’re interested

 Just use the join button if you like real home cooked tasty easy food!!

Loads of tips and tricks – I promise

Oh and why not join me on Instagram – I’d love to see you there 🙂 

Big Love Clare