Sausage Rolls

 So good.   I make my own puff pastry, but store bought makes it easier and is still very good.  I like to dip mine in onion blossom dip or ketchup.

SAUSAGE ROLLS

(makes 20)

Ingredients:

*1 pound ground pork sausage 

*1 large egg

*1 small onion, finely chopped

*3/4 cups breadcrumbs (I like to make it with fresh bread)

*1/4 teaspoon dried sage

*1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 puff pastry (I make my own)

Egg wash Ingredients:

*1 egg

*1 teaspoon water

Directions:

~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

~Line a 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

~In a medium bowl, mix 1 pound ground pork sausage, 1 large egg, 1 small finely chopped onion, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon dried sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper until well mixed.

~Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the puff pastry to around 12 x 13 inch rectangle.

~Cut the puff pastry in half lengthwise.

~Divide sausage filling down the center of each piece of puff pastry.

~In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water until well mixed.

~Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of the pastry dough with the egg wash.

~Wrap the dough around the filling to shape a log.

~Trim the ends of the pastry.

~Using a fork, press and seal the edges of the pastry.

~Cut each log into 10 equal pieces (about 1 1/2 inches).

~Brush tops with egg wash.

~Place on prepared cookie sheet.

~Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until puffed an a golden brown.