Mary Berry Sausage Rolls - Best British Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the American equivalent of a sausage roll? ›

Pigs in a blanket. Probably the closest food in the United States to the British Sausage Roll is Pigs in a blanket.

Why do my homemade sausage rolls have soggy bottoms? To prevent soggy sausage rolls, make sure your oven is preheated before cooking. Ensure to space out the sausage rolls on the baking tray when cooking to ensure there is enough room for the air to circulate and allow them to crisp up.

I use Linda McCartney brand, as these have the best texture, but you could experiment with other types and brands. I don't think this will work with meat sausages, as they have a skin. These aren't the prettiest sausage rolls, but they are the easiest veggie sausage rolls you will ever make!

A banger is a nickname that the British and Irish give to sausages. The nickname “bangers” originated during World War II, when rationing was common and meat was scarce. Bangers have two distinct characteristics – they have a much softer texture and are much less salty than their American and continental counterparts.

Sausage rolls are a common takeaway food in the UK with roots dating back to the early 1800s as a cheap street-food option for London residents. They consist of sausage meat wrapped inside flaky puff pastry and are served either on their own or with dipping sauces.

The trays need to be cold when you place the uncooked pastry rolls on them so that they cook evenly in the oven and get a crispy base. Using hot trays will begin to soften and 'melt' the pastry before they're added to the oven - which will lead to soggy pastry.

I understand that you want to store unbaked saussage rolls and bake them the next day. IMHO you should be fine as long as the filling isn't too wet. Chill the pastry and the filling well before assembling, this will firm up the fats and reduce seeping from filling to pastry dough. Same goes for puff pastry.

Why add cream to sausage rolls? I asked our foodie experts about Curtis' bakery trick and they confirmed that cream softens the breadcrumbs and stops the meat mixture from drying out, as the breadcrumbs won't suck up moisture from the meat and other ingredients.

Still, the average supermarket British sausage is bland, relying heavily on fillers and breadcrumbs rather than actual meat. On the flip side, German and Polish sausages pack a punch with their rich and robust flavors. They use a blend of spices and seasonings that give the meat a distinct and memorable taste.

What makes British sausage different? ›

Both are usually made with pork meat, and both include a filler of some sort as a requirement along with herbs and garlic. Irish sausages contain eggs and “rusk”, while English sausages have only breadcrumbs. These juicy little breakfast favourites also sometimes include beef added into the mixture.

United Kingdom

In the UK, sausage sandwiches ("sausage sarnie" or "butty" in English slang, or "piece 'n' sausage" in Scottish English) can typically be found in British cafes and roadside food stalls. Although a breakfast favourite, it may be purchased and consumed at any time of the day.

Yes, Linda McCartney Sausages are vegan-friendly! This includes the original sausages, the red onion and rosemary sausages, the chorizo and red pepper sausages and the Lincolnshire sausages. So, you've got lots of choices for your next vegan bangers and mash.

PORK, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: CORN SYRUP, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, VINEGAR, SUGAR, PORK BROTH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE.

Dean founded the Jimmy Dean Sausage brand of breakfast sausage, which was originally called "Pure Pork Sausage." The Jimmy Dean Sausage company did well, in part due to Dean's own extemporized, good-humored commercials.

You can find sausage rolls in pizza shops in New York, but if course, they use pizza dough on the outside, and Italian sausages, which are also quite different.

**Hot Dogs/Frankfurters:** These are perhaps the closest equivalent to bangers in terms of appearance and usage. Hot dogs are typically made from finely ground meat (such as pork, beef, or a combination) and are often served in a bun with various toppings like mustard, ketchup, onions, and relish.