Sausage Rolls

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Mince the garlic cloves finely.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the sausage meat, diced onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, and chopped sage. Season with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly with your hands.

4. 4

   Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle, about 3mm thick.

5. 5

   Shape the sausage mixture into a long log along one long edge of the pastry, leaving about 2cm border.

6. 6

   Brush the opposite edge with beaten egg, then roll the pastry tightly around the sausage meat, sealing the edge.

7. 7

   Cut the roll into 4 equal pieces using a sharp knife. Place them seam-side down on the baking sheet.

8. 8

   Brush the tops with beaten egg and score the pastry lightly with diagonal cuts.

9. 9

   Bake for 25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.

10. 10

    Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm or at room temperature.