Buzz
Bread rolls are a globally cherished handheld snack, available in numerous variations. Often, varieties of pork are rolled inside bread or other dough types, or even bacon. In the United States, this snack is a common lunch choice for kids, a popular appetizer, or a delightful breakfast option. In the UK, bread rolls are a traditional dish during Christmas meals. Below is a guide to preparing sausage bread rolls, perfect for enjoying anytime.
Ingredients
- At least 4 standard sausages, uncooked
- Pre-mixed Mikko croissant dough (not puff pastry) or enough pre-mixed cookie dough to make 8 bread rolls
- Tomato sauce and yellow mustard for serving (optional)
- 1 beaten egg (optional)
Steps
Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the pre-mixed dough packaging (or your favorite cookie recipe). Typically, you will need to preheat the oven to 190°C.
Divide and roll each portion of dough into a triangle shape. Ensure the dough is neither too thick nor too thin to prevent cracking. Keep in mind that the dough will rise and expand during baking.
Break or cut each sausage in half. Place the sausage on the bottom edge of the triangular dough piece and roll it upward (horizontally) so the dough wraps around and fully covers the sausage. If using Vienna Sausages or Little Smokies, you can use them whole, but regular sausages should be cut in half.
Place the sausage rolls on a greased baking tray, spacing them about 2.5cm apart.
Bake for approximately 11-15 minutes or until the dough turns golden brown.
Remove the baking tray from the oven and allow the rolls to cool before serving. Your dish is now ready to enjoy.
Tips
- If the inside of the sausage rolls appears undercooked, return them to the oven and bake for an additional 2 minutes. Avoid burning, but ensure everything is thoroughly cooked.
- Pre-cooked sausages can be used as a substitute for raw sausages.
- If the rolls haven’t turned golden brown, extend the baking time slightly.
- Hot dog sausages can also be used, offering a taste as delightful as Little Smokies or Vienna Sausages.
- Americans often use cookie dough (homemade or pre-mixed) instead of croissant dough for this recipe.
- Feel free to add seasonings to the dough for extra flavor.
- If the dough collapses before baking, brush a thin layer of beaten egg onto the sausages before rolling to help maintain the shape.
- Allow the sausage rolls to cool before eating.
Warnings
- Avoid consuming anything undercooked.
- If the sausage rolls seem underdone, bake them longer but be cautious to prevent burning.
What You'll Need
- Baking tray
