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Sausage Bread Rolls – Pig In A Blanket

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

These rolls are sweet, tender, and very easy to make. It can be served as breakfast or as a snack.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg, Optional
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 sausages

Coating

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, Optional

PROCEDURE

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, add the warm water, sprinkle in the yeast and a teaspoon of sugar, mix and set aside until frothy. About 5 to 10 minutes.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 3

Add the egg, milk, flour, nutmeg, and salt and mix to combine. Transfer dough onto your work surface and knead for 5 minutes.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 4

Add the butter, work it into the dough and knead for another 5 to 7 minutes or until dough is smooth and stretchy. The dough should be soft but not so sticky.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 5

Transfer into an oiled bowl cover with cling film and/or kitchen napkin. Place in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 6

Meanwhile heat up a little bit of water in a pan, when hot add the sausages, cover, and steam for 5 minutes. Take them out and set aside to cool. ( I fried some, grilled, some and steamed some. I think I like the steamed sausages better. The grilled one didn’t make it into the dough)

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 7

1 hour 30 minutes later.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 8

Punch dough down and transfer onto your work surface. Knead for about 30 seconds to knock out air bubbles. Divide dough into 8 pieces, shape into balls, cover with a kitchen napkin and allow to rest for about 5 minutes.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 9

Working with one dough at a time, roll into a log, take one sausage and wrap the dough around it and pinch the edges tightly. Transfer onto a parchment paper-lined and/or buttered baking tray. Repeat the process.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 10

Cover with cling film or kitchen napkin and place in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 11

10 to 15 minutes before the end of the rising time, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk the egg yolk and brush top of breads using a pastry brush and sprinkle on some sesame seeds.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 11

Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.

Sausage Bread rolls Pig in a blanket, Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Step 13

Brush the tops with butter. Allow to cool a bit. Serve and enjoy.

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13 Comments

  • Mrs Adokiye Duru May 28, 2020 11:27 am

    God bless you for this show of love,I’ve learnt a lot from you

  • Ayeni Blessing May 28, 2020 2:03 pm

    I need recipe

  • Immaculate Ama May 28, 2020 11:30 pm

    U are indeed the best,I love the way u give it out step after step,I will try and give u my feed back thanks allot

    • Dolapo Grey May 30, 2020 7:01 pm

      Thank you very much. I’d be expecting your feedback.

  • Happiness Omoe May 29, 2020 7:50 am

    Thank you so much for sharing

  • Olutoyin July 29, 2020 11:46 am

    How many teaspoon of baking powder can I add to 5cups of flour for fish roll

  • Nwosu vivian August 7, 2020 10:36 am

    Is it egg yolk or the whole yolk and white egg

  • Jacqueline Rookes September 5, 2021 6:35 am

    Thank you for sharing all the wonderful West African cuisine , a taste I still remember and cherish

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