Nans Sausage Rolls

Who doesn’t love a sausage roll. Especially when they are homemade!

It wasn’t only Freddie that had his hand in the kitchen back in Eaglehawk, his wife (Fanny) was also whipping up the homemade goods.

And like Freddie’s sauces, this recipe has been handed down the generations and is still being made today and enjoyed by the family.

This is our easy-peasy, tried and tested homemade sausage roll recipe. There are a few variations to suit everyone and all you need to do is adjust the recipe as you need.

Whether it’s for a weekend treat or a party feast, these moreish sausage rolls will sure be a crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

• 250g sausage mince
• 1 tsp mixed herbs
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• ¾ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Corporal Freddies Worcestershire Sauce
• Salt and pepper to season
• 4 sheets of puff pastry 
  
• Milk or egg (for brushing top)
• (Option) 1 carrot (grated)
• (Fancy option) Sesame seeds

Vegetarian Option

• 1 carrot (grated)
• 250g pumpkin (grated)
• 100g or ¼ cabbage (finely chopped)
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 1 egg (used in this option to help bind ingredients together)

Method

4. Meanwhile, mix all ingredients together
5. Sprinkle flour onto a chopping board and roll mixture into a long sausage
6. Cut pastry sheet in half
7. Wet the sides (lengthways)
8. Place half your long sausage on each pastry half and roll up
9. Ensure the seam is underneath at the bottom
10. Brush the top with milk (or an egg)
11. Top with sesame seeds if you like to be a bit fancy
12. Cut pieces into your desired size (we like them small and bite sized)
Makes approx 32-48

Cook for 20-25min or until golden brown, and ENJOY