Sausage Roll Recipe (Easy Classic Puff Pastry)

Sausage Roll Recipe

This easy sausage roll recipe uses flaky puff pastry and a simple, well-seasoned filling. It’s perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a quick snack. You can bake them fresh or freeze them for later.

Quick Overview

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 25–30 minutes
  • Total time: 40–45 minutes
  • Makes: About 12 medium sausage rolls (depending on size)

Ingredients

  • 500 g sausage mince (or sausages with casings removed)
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs (or Italian herbs)
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Sesame or poppy seeds (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Line a tray with baking paper.
  2. Make the filling: In a bowl, combine sausage mince, onion, garlic (if using), breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Prepare pastry: Cut each puff pastry sheet in half lengthways to make 4 long strips.
  4. Fill: Divide filling into 4 portions. Place a line of filling down the centre of each pastry strip.
  5. Roll & seal: Brush one long edge with egg wash, roll up tightly, and place seam-side down. Chill for 10 minutes if you want cleaner cuts.
  6. Cut: Cut each long roll into desired lengths (mini or standard). Place on the tray with space between them.
  7. Finish: Brush tops with egg wash. Sprinkle seeds if using. Lightly score the tops (optional) for a neat finish.
  8. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes or until deep golden and cooked through. If your oven runs hot, check at 22–25 minutes.

Tips for the Best Sausage Rolls

  • Use cold pastry: If pastry gets too soft, pop it back in the fridge for 5–10 minutes.
  • Don’t overmix: Overmixing can make the filling dense.
  • Grate the onion: This keeps the filling moist and smooth.
  • Golden base matters: If the tops brown fast, move the tray lower in the oven.

Make Ahead & Freezing

  • Freeze unbaked: Assemble and cut, freeze on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag.
  • Bake from frozen: Add 5–10 minutes (bake until golden and cooked through).
  • Store cooked rolls: Refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Easy Variations

  • Cheesy: Add 1/2 cup grated cheddar to the filling.
  • Spicy: Add chilli flakes or 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  • Herby: Add 2 tbsp chopped parsley.
  • Glaze: A tiny brush of milk on top can help browning if you skip egg wash.

Serving Ideas

  • Tomato sauce / ketchup
  • BBQ sauce
  • Sweet chilli sauce
  • Chutney or relish

Disclaimer: This recipe is provided for general informational purposes only. Ingredient quantities, cooking times, temperatures, and results can vary based on oven type and calibration, pastry brand and thickness, meat fat content, portion size, kitchen hygiene, and individual preferences. We make no guarantees regarding outcomes, food safety, dietary suitability, allergen control, or nutritional accuracy, and accept no liability for any loss, illness, allergic reaction, damage, or outcome arising from reliance on this information. Always follow safe food-handling practices, keep raw meat separate, refrigerate promptly, and ensure sausage filling is fully cooked before consumption. If you have allergies, dietary requirements, or a medical condition, seek advice from a qualified professional and verify ingredients and labels before use.