Sausage Rolls

A Little Love for the Humble Sausage Roll

There’s something deeply nostalgic about biting into a sausage roll—the crisp, the crunch, the chew of the savory sausage, all wrapped up in golden, flaky pastry. It’s comfort in a bite.

Growing up, I was first introduced to sausage rolls during school lunches—and let me tell you, we had epic school lunches. Ours were the kind people actually talked about. We were served proper meals: roast beef with all the trimmings, hearty stews, classic puddings (that’s desserts if you’re not from around here). And if you wanted seconds, you just lined up at the end of lunch. It was bliss.

Then one day, the lunch lady placed a sausage roll on my plate. It was served with baked beans and chips (French fries), and I was in heaven. That simple combo of flaky pastry, savory sausage, the saucy baked beans and chips stayed with me—and still brings back memories with every bite.

Fast forward to today, and making sausage rolls at home is easier than ever. Puff pastry is a freezer aisle staple, and most stores sell it pre-rolled—no need to wrestle with a rolling pin. Just unwrap, fill, roll, and bake. Mine never look perfectly uniform, but I like that. A little rustic charm never hurt anyone. Besides, when you see them, you know what they are.

Sausage rolls are one of the easiest and quickest things to make. The hardest part? Honestly, just remembering to grab the pastry. Once that’s sorted, it’s smooth sailing. You can shape them into cocktail-sized bites for snacks and parties, or keep them whole for a satisfying lunch or cozy dinner.

And don’t forget the dipping sauce! I keep it simple: ketchup and Worcestershire sauce—just two ingredients, but it hits the spot every time.

Whether you're making them for a gathering, packing them in a lunchbox, or sneaking one straight off the tray for a late-night snack, sausage rolls have a way of making everything feel just a little more comforting.

Classic Sausage Rolls- A simple, flaky favorite.

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20–30 minutes | Oven Temp: 390°F

Ingredients

• 1 package pre-rolled puff pastry (2 sheets)

• 6 large uncased sausages or 1 lb (450g) good-quality sausage meat seasoned with fresh thyme, salt and pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons of English mustard

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

• Sesame seeds are optional

  
  

Quick Dipping Sauce

• 8 tbsp ketchup

• 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (stir together—it’s that easy and so good)

Method

1. "No need to roll out the pastry —using the parchment it comes with just unroll it directly onto a clean work surface and brush on with English mustard.

2. Add the sausage filling: 

   • If using whole sausages, space them evenly across the pastry.

   • If using ground meat, divide the mixture into 3 equal portions and shape into long sausage-like logs that match the width of the pastry. (Refer to image for guidance.)

3. Fold the pastry over the filling to enclose it and seal the edge by gently pressing down with a fork.

4. Cut the long roll into thirds or leave whole and give it a generous brush with beaten egg. If you like sprinkle on sesame.

5. Place the rolls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20–30 minutes, or until golden and crisp.