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Savory French Onion Sausage Rolls

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These savory French onion sausage rolls feature a perfect balance of juicy sausage and sweet caramelized onions wrapped in a flaky, buttery homemade pastry. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for cozy dinners, casual gatherings, or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (225g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup (80-120ml) cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb (450g) good quality sausage meat (pork blend with herbs preferred)
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup grated cheese (Gruyère or cheddar)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Make the flaky buttery pastry: In a large bowl, combine sifted flour and salt. Add cold cubed butter and rub into flour with fingertips or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  2. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until dough just comes together. Shape into flat disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Caramelize the onions: Heat 1 tablespoon oil or butter in a skillet over low heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until deep golden and sweet.
  4. Add minced garlic and thyme in last 5 minutes of cooking. Allow to cool.
  5. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine sausage meat, caramelized onions, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and optional parsley or grated cheese. Mix gently without over-mixing.
  6. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12×16 inch (30×40 cm) rectangle about 1/8 inch (3mm) thick. Cut into 3 or 4 long rectangles depending on desired roll size.
  7. Assemble sausage rolls: Divide filling evenly along long side of each pastry rectangle, leaving a small border. Roll pastry tightly around filling, sealing edges with a bit of water. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
  8. Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish. Optionally score tops lightly.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed, golden, and sausage is cooked through (internal temp 160°F/71°C). Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold when making pastry to ensure flakiness. Caramelize onions low and slow for best flavor. Avoid overfilling rolls to prevent bursting. You can prepare rolls in advance and refrigerate or freeze before baking. Tent with foil if pastry browns too quickly during baking.

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Keywords: sausage rolls, French onion, caramelized onions, homemade pastry, savory snack, comfort food, easy recipe

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