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The Nigerian Sausage roll recipe
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African Sausage Rolls

The African Sausage Rolls is a very popular snack in west Africa. It is made up of a pastry dough wrapped around a well-seasoned sausage Meat. The pastry used for this rolls is very similar to the one used for the Nigerian Meat Pie or  Chicken Pie.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine African, Nigerian
Keyword african sausage roll, homemade, sausage rolls
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 long Sausage Rolls
Calories 277.2kcal
Author Lola Osinkolu

Ingredients

Pastry dough

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon margarine
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 6-8 tablespoon water

Sausage Meat

  • 1 lb sausage meat
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • cayenne Pepper to taste optional
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional
  • 1 egg
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Pastry Dough

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Add the flour, baking powder, salt, cold margarine, and butter to a large bowl. U
  • Use your fingertips to rub the butter and margarine into the flour until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  • Add water a little water at a time while mixing after each addition until a stiff dough is formed.
  • Knead the dough briefly (about 30 seconds to a minute), then set it aside. – Don’t overwork the dough!

Sausage Meat

  • In a bowl, mix the sausage meat with the crumbled bouillon cube and season with cayenne pepper and nutmeg.

Assemble And Bake

  • Divide the dough into two equal parts.
  • Roll out each dough into a rectangle of about ⅙th to ⅛th of an inch thickness. Trim off any rough edges.
  • Spread the sausage mixture into a log shape along one side of the dough. Then roll the dough over the filling until it slightly overlaps.
  • Cut the rolled pie dough into the desired length and arrange them into a pre-greased and floured pan. If desired, use a knife to make decorative marks on the rolls or poke them with a fork.
  • Prepare an egg wash by whisking together 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Brush the egg wash over the sausage rolls for a golden, shiny finish.Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve hot or warm and enjoy.

Notes

Note: Traditionally, margarine is used for the pastry dough, but I like the flavor and texture that butter adds. That’s why I used both in this recipe.
  • For a classic version: Use only margarine.
  • For a flakier pastry: Use only butter.
Choose what works best for you! 😊

Nutrition

Calories: 277.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.2g | Protein: 8.7g | Fat: 18.2g | Saturated Fat: 6.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50.9mg | Sodium: 437.7mg | Potassium: 161.3mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 331.8IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 26.4mg | Iron: 1.6mg