Keep the puff pastry cold right up to the oven. Warm pastry leaks its butter before the layers can steam apart, so the roll bakes dense instead of flaky. A little milk-soaked breadcrumb in the sausage keeps the filling juicy through a hot bake.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep25 min
Cook25 min
Makes12 rolls
CuisineBritish
Cost$$
Dairy-free
Contains eggs · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for12rolls
Puff pastry
An all-butter block-pastry sheet that puffs into distinct layers; roll it cold.
A reasonable little indulgence. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
Mix the fillingCombine the pork with the milk-soaked breadcrumbs, grated onion, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper. Fry a small pinch to check the seasoning before you roll.
Pipe and rollLay a log of filling down one edge of the cold pastry strip, roll it over, and seal the seam with egg wash underneath.
Chill and cutChill the logs 15 minutes so the pastry firms, then cut into pieces and score the tops. Cold pastry rises higher.
Egg-wash and bakeBrush with egg and bake at 400F until the pastry is deep golden and the filling reads 160F, about 25 minutes.
Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.
Can you freeze Sausage Rolls? — Not ideal
You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.
Can you make Sausage Rolls ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.
Is Sausage Rolls gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
Is Sausage Rolls vegan? — No
No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.
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