Can it get more "likes" than Cheryl Cole? This luxury version just could do.
You have to fight, fight, fight for the sausage roll....
Sausage rolls are a very popular snack, or quick lunch in Britain. They are a best seller at Gregs, where you can buy them in 4s, or singles. They come in a long tube of pig in pastry, or mini party size. I have seen quite a few twists to the original at fayres, farmer's markets, or speciality stores. The twists I've seen include; black pudding, Branston pickle, curry spiced, venison, or with different cheeses. I'm sure the list of versions is much longer.
To start my version you will need loads of sage, a couple sprinkles of dry garlic, and dollops of mustard. The ingredients don't have to come from Sainsbury's, but the pork from a local butcher cannna be beat! You will need puff pastry, make some, or buy some.
For a good snack for 2 to 4 people, preheat an oven to 200 c.
270 g. sausage meat
2 tablespoons dried sage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons English mustard
2 large rectangles of puff pastry
Egg yolk wash
Nigella seeds for sprinkling
Salt and pepper
Mix the meat with seasonings and the mustard. Incorporate the mustard completely, the best way is with your sausages (fingers).
Have your egg wash at the ready. Now roll the pastry thinner with a pin and dock it all over with a fork. Form the sausage into equal tubes to place on the centre of the pastry, longways. Bring the edges up and pinch all along, as shown. Turn the roll over and place the seam on the bottom. Trim any excess pastry, reserve. Dock the top with a fork, and pinch the ends down. Then, using a sharp knife make large slashes on the bias along the roll, as shown. Brush on your prepared egg wash, sprinkle with seeds.
I didn't have any greaseproof paper at the time so I used foil. It sticks a little, but it is manageable. Needs must! Place you uncooked rolls on a baking sheet lined with paper, or foil.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
There you go! Serve hot, or cold with your choice of sauce.
The excess pieces of pastry will not be wasted, not on your nelly! You can roll them out, sprinkle with cheese. Cut and twist into straws. Bake for a little impromptu side to a salad.
Brown, or red sauce? Well, the next installment will be a recipe for homemade brown sauce.
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