Sausage Rolls The Australian Way

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   1.Preheat oven to 425u00b0F In a large bowl, mix together the sausage, onion, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and milk or cream.

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   2.Unfold the puff pastry onto a lightly floured work surface. Cut each sheet in two lengthwise to make four long rectangles. Form a log of sausage down the center of each puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch edge. Starting from a long edge, roll the puff pastry up and over the sausage, brushing the edge with the beaten egg to seal. Pinch the ends closed.

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   3.Cut each roll into quarters. Place the rolls seam-side down on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the egg wash.

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   4.Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350u00b0F, and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden and the sausage is cooked through.

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   5.Let cool for a few minutes, then serve with ketchup.

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   Variations.

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   Add extra flavorings to your sausage mix as you like: chopped parsley, thyme, curry powder, crumbled sage, garlic powder, paprika.

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   Appetizer Portions: Cut each rolled up puff pastry log into 8 portions instead of 4 to make appetizer-sized sausage rolls. Adjust down the cooking time to allow for the smaller size.

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   Sprinkle the rolls with sesame seeds or paprika before baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.