Honey Sausage Rolls

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the sausage meat with diced onion, breadcrumbs, thyme, half the honey, salt and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined without overworking the mixture.

   Tip: Don't squeeze the mixture too much or the rolls will become dense and tough.

3. 3

   Lay out your pastry sheets on a clean work surface and divide the sausage mixture into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a log shape and place it along the edge of each pastry sheet.

   Tip: If your pastry is too sticky, dust lightly with flour as you work.

4. 4

   Roll each pastry sheet tightly around the sausage, sealing the seam with a little water. Cut each roll in half to create 16 smaller rolls.

   Tip: A sharp knife dipped in hot water will cut the rolls cleanly without squishing them.

5. 5

   Arrange the rolls on your prepared baking tray with the seam side down, spacing them about 2 centimeters apart.

6. 6

   Brush each roll with beaten egg and drizzle lightly with the remaining honey. This creates a beautiful glaze and adds extra flavor.

7. 7

   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crispy, and the sausage is cooked through.

   Tip: If the rolls start browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.