How To Bake A Christmas Sausage Roll Wreath

A Christmas family favourite.

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan assisted or 200°C without a fan.
2. Roll the pastry out to approximately 5mm thick into a rectangle approximately 30cm x 40cm.
3. Brush the pastry with mustard across the centre where the sausage meat will sit, the edges of the pastry with the egg wash, then place the filling lengthways just past the centre of the pastry.
4. Carefully fold the pastry to fully cover the sausage meat then roll over so the seal is on the base.
5. Place onto baking tray then make cuts every 4cm 2/3 way through the sausage roll.
6. Now being careful pull the two ends together to make a circle sealing the pastry together then twist each section to show the sausage meat on top.
7. Egg wash the pastry & sprinkle with Nigella seeds, chill for 30 minutes before baking.
8. Bake in centre of the oven for 45 minutes until fully cooked with a core temperature of minimum 70°C.

Serve with your favourite Christmas chutney.

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Sausage Roll Wreath Ingredients

A sausage roll wreath is a beautiful, crowd-pleasing addition to any Christmas gathering. To create this festive appetiser, you'll need high-quality sausage meat, flaky puff pastry, and a few simple yet flavourful seasonings. Try adding herbs like sage or rosemary to the sausage mix for a traditional twist, or a touch of mustard for a bit of heat. You can find all the essentials, from premium sausage meat to holiday seasonings, on our Christmas trimmings page to ensure your wreath tastes as good as it looks.

Christmas Party Food Ideas

The sausage roll wreath makes an impressive centrepiece, perfect for sharing. Arrange it with a dipping bowl of cranberry sauce or honey mustard in the middle, or add sprigs of fresh herbs and cranberries for a decorative touch. This easy-to-make yet visually stunning dish pairs well with other seasonal bites like mini quiches, cheese boards, and charcuterie spreads. For more inspiration on festive nibbles that will delight your guests, explore our Christmas party food suggestions to elevate your holiday gathering.