Sausages in Puff Pastry

Sausages in puff pastry are a quick baked snack that turns out no worse than the yeast-dough version. Sausages in puff pastry are convenient to take with you for a snack, and children simply love sausages in puff pastry. Sausages in puff pastry suit a picnic, an afternoon snack, or a simple savoury bake when there is not much time to cook.

Puff pastry gives sausages in puff pastry their crisp outer layer, and using yeast-free puff pastry keeps the preparation fast. Sausages are the whole filling here, so their flavour stays at the centre of the recipe. Egg yolks coat the pastry before baking and help sausages in puff pastry become golden in the oven.

The main thing to watch is the shape of the dough and the colour during baking. Roll out the thawed puff pastry only slightly, because the pastry still needs enough thickness to bake up properly around the sausages. Cut straight crosswise lines so that you get very elongated triangles, and make 12 triangles in total for the recipe. Bake sausages in puff pastry at 180°C for 25-30 minutes, and take the tray out when the pastry is golden.

The source allows two sausage options: regular sausages or chicken sausages. Regular sausages make the recipe exactly as listed, and chicken sausages make an equally suitable variation because chicken sausages are included in the ingredient list from the source. Keep the yeast-free puff pastry and egg yolks the same, because the recipe relies on those ingredients for structure and colour.

Sausages in puff pastry are best served warm, when the pastry is crisp and the filling is hot. Sausages in puff pastry also work well as a portable snack, because each piece is individually wrapped and easy to pack. Sausages in puff pastry fit naturally on a snack table, in a lunchbox, or on a picnic spread.

Sausages in puff pastry can be kept after baking, although the pastry is at its best on the day it is made. Store cooled sausages in puff pastry in the refrigerator and reheat them in the oven so the pastry regains some crispness. The source does not give a storage time, so it is best to plan sausages in puff pastry as a fresh bake for the same day or the next day.

Questions about this recipe

Can I use chicken sausages instead of regular sausages?

Yes, chicken sausages are included in the source ingredient list as an alternative. Use 6 chicken sausages and keep the rest of the recipe the same.

How do I know when sausages in puff pastry are ready?

Sausages in puff pastry are ready when the pastry is golden after 25-30 minutes at 180°C. The pastry should look baked through on the outside and feel crisp.

Do I need to thaw puff pastry before shaping it?

Yes, the puff pastry should be thawed in advance at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Thawed puff pastry unfolds more easily and can be rolled out slightly without tearing.

Can I make sausages in puff pastry ahead for a snack to take with me?

Yes, sausages in puff pastry are suitable to take along as a snack. Sausages in puff pastry are best on the day they are baked, but cooled pieces can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven the next day.