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Sausage Rolls Made With Shortcrust Pastry
Homemade sausage rolls made with shortcrust pastry and just 2 other ingredients. This recipe is quick, easy and it’s ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
Sausage meat wrapped in golden-brown shortcrust pastry – what more could you ask for? This British classic is perfect for gatherings, picnics and family dinners too.
Yes, everyone loves a puff pastry sausage roll – I certainly do! But trust me, sausage rolls made with shortcrust pastry are not to be missed, they too taste utterly delicious.
The pastry texture is crispy, buttery and slightly crumbly, whilst the sausage meat filling is tender, meaty and full of flavour. It’s the perfect combination…
Why You’ll Like This Recipe
- It’s a delicious and tasty snack that can be made into a filling meal
- You only need 3 ingredients and 30 minutes (including prep time)
- Made with shop-bought pastry
- It’s freezer friendly!
- No soggy bottoms with this recipe!!
I LOVE making sausage rolls, I make it over and over again because they taste too good! One of my favourites is this Giant Sausage Roll (with a plait design made from puff pastry!).
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Can You Make Sausage Rolls With Shortcrust Pastry?
Yes, you can make sausage rolls with shortcrust pastry, it’s actually a popular pastry option with puff pastry being top choice.
Using shortcrust pastry will create a sausage roll with an outer coating that is more crumbly and less flaky.
Recipe Ingredients
Below are the three ingredients needed for this recipe:
- Shortcrust Pastry: I used ready-made shortcrust pastry that’s pre-rolled in parchment paper. You can make homemade puff pastry from scratch, but it will add a lot of time to the recipe.
- Sausages: I like using pork sausages, but you can use any type of meat and / or flavourings you like. Remove the skin from the sausages to be left with the sausage meat. Alternatively, you can buy ready prepared sausage meat.
- Egg: A whisked egg is brushed over the pastry before being baked in the oven. This creates a beautiful golden-brown colour and it also helps to stick the pastry together. You can use milk instead, but you won’t get that golden-brown colour.
Homemade Or Shop-Bought Pastry?
There’s nothing like making your own homemade shortcrust pastry, however, I love using shop-bought pastry because it makes this recipe super quick, it’s very convenient and makes my life a lot easier!
When using shop-bought pastry, I always go for pre-rolled pastry as it’s been rolled into an even sheet of pastry for me. When making sweet recipes, I do prefer making shortcrust pastry from scratch as shop-bought pastry isn’t sweetened.
How To Make Sausage Rolls With Shortcrust Pastry
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make shortcrust pastry sausage rolls. Full recipe instructions are on the recipe card:
Step One:
