Description
These classic British beef sausage rolls, inspired by Mary Berry, are a beloved party staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g all-butter puff pastry
- 400g good quality beef sausage meat
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped
- 1 small eating apple, peeled, cored, finely grated (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp English mustard powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp milk or water
- 1 tbsp sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
- A little plain flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine beef sausage meat, finely chopped onion, grated apple (optional), fresh sage, fresh thyme, English mustard powder (optional), salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly with clean hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Do not overwork.
- Lightly flour a surface. Unroll or roll puff pastry into a 3-4mm thick rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise to make two long rectangles. Divide beef filling into two portions. Shape each into a log, the length of a pastry rectangle and 3-4cm wide. Place each log down the center of a pastry rectangle.
- Prepare egg wash by beating 1 egg with 1 tbsp milk/water. Brush one long edge of each pastry rectangle with egg wash. Fold the un-brushed pastry edge over the beef log, overlapping the egg-washed edge. Press to seal, then flip so the seam is underneath. Crimp edges with a fork for security and appearance.
- Cut each long roll into 5-6cm individual rolls (yielding 12-16 rolls). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking tray, spacing them 2-3cm apart.
- Brush all rolls generously with remaining egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds (optional). Make 2-3 shallow diagonal slits on top of each roll for steam vents.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6). Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating trays halfway if needed, until pastry is golden brown, puffed, and beef filling is thoroughly cooked (internal temp 71°C/160°F).
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10-15 minutes before serving warm or cold. Serve with chutney or ketchup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat at 180°C fan for 10-15 minutes. To freeze unbaked: arrange on a tray, freeze solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to cooking time.
Notes
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg