Sausage Rolls Recipe (Picnic Idea)

Whenever you want to go on a picnic with family and friends, consider making Sausage Rolls as snacks for everyone to enjoy!

Imagine how fun it would be to relish the soft and light pastry on the outside and meaty and savory sausages on the inside. Every bite is certainly loaded with the best flavors.

With this recipe, you will be baking away in the kitchen to make the perfect Sausage Rolls. Quality time with your loved ones will surely be better with this dish.

You might be surprised to know how yummy the dough and sausage will taste. Don’t worry, the dough is easy to make and the Sausage Rolls are even easier to bake!

How to Make Sausage Rolls

I’ve tried cooking many Sausage Rolls before, but the Yummieliciouz version is truly a winner. You will even learn how to make the dough like a pro. Are you excited to try the dish?

Let’s make these Sausage Rolls together!

Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make the best Sausage Rolls ever:

Hot dogs

Relish every bite of these rolls with savory, smoky, and meaty hot dogs or sausages inside. Once baked, the hot dogs will have a soft and tender texture quality that goes well with the puff pastry.

There are many hot dog varieties you can try. In fact, there are already vegan and gluten-free hot dogs in grocery stores. These sausages are perfect for kids and adults to enjoy.

Aside from this recipe, I also love cooking Crispy Hot Dogs, Bread Pizza, and Breakfast Sandwich to make the most out of the sausages.

Plain flour 

Start the puff pastry with plain flour to make it easy to wrap around the hot dogs. Once you knead it into a dough, it will give the rolls a fluffy and airy quality.

After baking them, the plain flour will give the dish a puffy and slightly thick pastry later. Imagine biting into the soft pastry and into the meat hot dogs, yummy!

Aside from plain flour, I also suggest using self-rising flour for a leavening effect. Plain flour is also one of the most common ingredients for baking.

Baking powder

Don’t forget about baking powder as the leavening agent. It allows the plain flour to rise for a fluffy and light layer of pastry outside of the hot dogs.

Kneading the dough is also easier with the baking powder proofing the mixture. The baking powder will surely take your sausage rolls to the next level.

According to The Spruce Eats, the best baking powder substitutes include plain yogurt, lemon juice, and buttermilk.

Butter

Doesn’t butter just make everything better? These Sausage Rolls are no exception. With the help of butter, the dough can have a higher rise for an extra puffy quality.

Butter also gives the dish a fragrant aroma, especially when you bite into the pastry. You will also love how crisp yet moist the butter will make the outer layer.

Evaporated milk

When working with dough, you need to add evaporated milk to activate the ingredients, especially the baking powder. The milk also adds a milky and creamy quality for the best flavors.

The Baking Industry Research Trust mentioned that evaporated milk gives dishes a better texture inside and out. The sausage rolls will also have a longer shelf life with the milk.

Eggs

You won’t believe how many functions the eggs can have in pastry. These have a leavening potential to complement baking powder and plain flour.

The eggs will also give the pastry a better structure for perfectly-shaped sausage rolls. An article by Sara Moulton also mentioned that eggs are great for color and flavor in pastry.

Seasoning

The flavor of the pastry is just as important as its texture. Make the pastry flavorful by seasoning it with sea salt and nutmeg. These spices can help balance the flavors of good-tasting food.

Can you believe that these are all you need to make Sausage Rolls? Once you cook everything together, you will love the fusion of flavors and texture!

Directions

Let’s have some fun with this Sausage Rolls recipe!

1. Mix the plain flour, sea salt, nutmeg, and sugar in a bowl.
2. Make a well at the center of the mixture.
3. Add the butter in the middle.
4. Then, massage everything together using clean hands. 
5. Mix in the eggs and evaporated milk until you form a dough.
6. Place the dough in a bowl and cover it with cling film.
7. Put the dough in the fridge to proof for 30 minutes.
8. Use a rolling pin to flatten out the dough on a lightly floured or greased surface.
9. Place the hotdog on one end of the pastry and trim the excess pastry with a dough scraper. 
10. Roll a single layer of dough around the hot dog.
11. Arrange the sausage rolls on a lined baking tray.
12. Apply egg wash to the egg rolls.
13. Preheat the oven to 170° C.
14. Bake sausage rolls for 25 minutes to 30 minutes or until done.
15. Let them cool and serve!

These homemade Sausage Rolls are undoubtedly fun to make and satisfying to eat! Trust me; you won’t want to miss out on something this delicious!

Tips

Hot Dogs

• There are many healthy and diet-friendly hot dog varieties you can try.
• Check the label and ingredients of the hot dogs.
• Watch out for hot dogs with artificial extenders or preservatives

Storing hot dogs

• According to the USDA’s Hot Dogs and Food Safety, unopened hot dog packages can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.
• If the hot dog packages have been opened, then transfer them into a resealable bag and cook them within three days.
• Alternatively, freeze the hot dogs in a freezer bag to last up to two months.
• Defrost them in the microwave, rotating them every 30 seconds until fully defrosted. 

Storing Pastry

• Keep the pastry by wrapping it in cling film and placing it in the fridge to last up to two days. 
• You can also put the pastry in a resealable bag.
• Freeze the pastry by placing it on a baking sheet for several hours. Once frozen solid, transfer it to a container or freezer bag.
• Let it thaw on a wire rack at room temperature. 

Sausage Rolls Recipe Variations

Even if this Sausage Rolls recipe is not entirely vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free, you can make it healthier by substituting ingredients with other more suitable alternatives for your dietary needs. 

For instance, you can purchase vegan and gluten-free hot dogs in supermarkets to replace ordinary Frankfurters. You can also replace evaporated milk with almond milk.

Aside from plain flour, you can also use self-rising flour with a leavening agent included. Instead of baking powder, I also suggest using buttermilk, yogurt, or vinegar.

In fact, there are many egg substitutes you can use for other alternatives. You can also use other herbs and spices to season the dough for a better flavor.

Recommended Tools

• Oven: Bake the sausage rolls in the oven to cook them thoroughly. 
• Baking tray: Prepare the sausage rolls in a baking tray.
• Rolling pin: Flatten the dough using a rolling pin. 
• Dough scraper: Remove excess pastry by using a dough scraper. 
• Bowl: Place the uncooked pastry in a bowl to let it rest. 
• Cling film: Cover the bowl with the cling film.

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How to Serve Sausage Rolls

I love serving Sausage Rolls for breakfast and snacks. You can also make it for picnics, celebrations, buffets, and tea parties to add variety to the table.

For the side dishes, you can opt for:

• Overnight Oats
• French Toast
• Granola
• Pancakes
• Almond Loaf

Meanwhile, check out these excellent drink options:

• Oats Breakfast Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake
• Chocolate Almond Drink
• Iced Coffee
• Zobo Drink

Storage Tips

• At room temperature: Eat the cooked sausage rolls on the day you make them. Wrap them in cling film or foil and place them in a container to eat within the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are sausage rolls so delicious?

Sausage rolls are delicious because of how well the savory and meaty flavors of the hot dogs pair well with the fluffy and flavorful pastry.

The blend of textures also creates a heavenly soft, and tender effect for a truly satisfying meal.

Is a sausage roll made of pork?

While sausages are commonly made with minced pork, there have been many hot dog varieties that are made of other ingredients. There are even hot dogs made of chicken, beef, or vegan ingredients.

Why is a sausage roll called a sausage roll?

It is called a sausage roll because of how snug and fit the pastry fits around the sausage. You will literally roll the hot dogs to make the dish perfectly.

What does a sausage roll have in it?

The traditional sausage roll only has a sausage in it, but you can also use other ingredients like cheese. Try the classic sausage rolls with old-fashioned hot dogs inside!