Coronation Sausage Rolls

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pack of ready-made puff pastry
• 4 large sausages, skins removed
• 1 red onion, peeled and finely sliced
• Olive oil, a splash
• Fresh breadcrumbs, good handful
• 1 egg, beaten
• Fresh sage leaves, a handful finely chopped
• Salt and pepper, to season
• A sprinkle of sesame seeds

METHOD:

1. Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F / Gas Mark 5.
2. In a frypan heat the olive oil and gently cook the onions until softened and translucent. Add the sage leaves and continue to cook for a few minutes more. Put to one side.
3. Remove the skin from the sausages and place the meat into a large bowl, add the onion and sage mix, and the breadcrumbs. Put to one side.
4. Dust your work surface with a little flour, and roll the ready-made puff pastry as per the instructions on the packet. Cut into 3 even lengths.
5. Roll the sausage mixture into long tubes and place in the middle of each long pastry shape.
6. Using the beaten egg mixture, brush along one of the long edges. Fold the other side over the sausage mix and press down firmly to secure.
7. Cut into bite-sized rolls and glaze with the remaining egg wash. Sprinkle with seeds.
8. Cook for approx 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.