Sausage rolls rank as the top grab-and-go savory snack across the UK, available at supermarkets and bakeries nationwide. Greggs versions stand out for their flaky pastry and rich pork filling. A TikTok creator, @homewithrosiee, shares an “ultimate” recipe claimed to surpass Greggs. I tested this approach firsthand, producing rolls with superior flaky pastry and standout caramelized onions that elevated the filling.
Quick Preparation Yields Exceptional Results
These homemade sausage rolls bake in just 20 minutes, emerging golden and far more flavorful than store counterparts. Although the recipe specifies red onions, white onions worked perfectly from my shopping trip, delivering an irresistible taste.
Step-by-Step Guide
Begin by roughly chopping onions and sautéing them in a pan until soft. Add brown sugar midway to caramelize, then cool slightly. Next, extract sausage meat from its casing, discarding the skin—a slightly tricky but essential step. Combine the meat with cooled onions, mustard, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
Roll out ready-made pastry on a lined baking tray and slice it horizontally. Brush with egg wash, mound the filling near one edge, roll tightly, and seal with a fork. Slice into mini rolls, score the tops lightly, and apply another egg wash layer.
Baking Perfection
Bake at 180°C fan for 20 minutes. The result: crisp, golden rolls with a savory, caramelized filling that truly outshines popular high-street options.
