Ranch Sausage Rolls
Description: Mom used to make these as a special treat at Christmas time, they are wonderful!! Either as an appetizer, each sausage roll cut into bite-size pieces or whole for a picnic, with potato salad and stuffed eggs. Pastry chill time 60 minutes. Makes one or 2-inch rolls.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Pork, Meat, Canadian, European, Kid Friendly, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 3/4 cup | Butter |
| 3-4 tbsp | Cold Water |
| 1/2 tsp | Lemon Juice |
| 1 lb | Beef |
| 1 lb | Pork |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Parsley |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 196.6
- Fat Content: 14.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 38.5mg
- Sodium Content: 260.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 11g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 5.4g
Total Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 18-36 rolls
Recipe Instructions:
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Begin by sifting the flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl. This ensures a smooth consistency in your pastry.
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Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring that the butter is cold for the best results.
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Create a well in the center of the mixture and add the lemon juice along with just enough cold water to bring the dough together into a stiff, cohesive ball.
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Once combined, cover the dough and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow it to chill and firm up, which will make it easier to work with later on.
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While the pastry chills, prepare the savory meat filling by combining the beef, pork, finely chopped onion, and freshly chopped parsley in a mixing bowl. This mixture forms the delicious core of your sausage rolls.
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When the pastry has chilled sufficiently, divide it into two equal portions. Roll out one half on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle measuring approximately 9 x 13 inches, ensuring an even thickness throughout.
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Shape one half of the sausage meat mixture into three rolls, each the length of the pastry rectangle, and place them evenly spaced along the pastry.
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Cut the pastry into strips wide enough to encircle the meat, ensuring they are long enough to completely wrap around the sausage rolls.
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Dampen one edge of each strip with water to help seal the pastry, then fold it over the meat and press firmly to secure.
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Once all the rolls are formed, make a small slash on the top of each roll to allow steam to escape during baking, preventing the pastry from becoming soggy.
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Repeat the process with the remaining half of the pastry and sausage meat mixture until all your rolls are assembled and ready for baking.
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Brush the tops of the rolls with a small amount of beaten egg yolk to achieve a beautifully golden and glossy finish once baked.
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Arrange the prepared rolls on a baking sheet with raised edges to catch any drips or spills during baking, ensuring they are evenly spaced for even cooking.
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Bake the assembled sausage rolls in a preheated oven set to 425°F (220°C) for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the meat filling is cooked through.
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Once baked to perfection, remove the sausage rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving, either as a delightful appetizer or as part of a larger meal, such as a picnic spread with potato salad and stuffed eggs.
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Enjoy the delicious flavors and nostalgic memories of these homemade Ranch Sausage Rolls, perfect for any occasion and sure to become a family favorite for years to come! 🥐🍖🎄
