Sausage roll
Sausage Roll
A Sausage roll is a savoury pastry snack, popular in Commonwealth nations and beyond. They are sold at retail outlets and are also available from bakeries as a take-away food. A miniature version can be served as buffet or party food.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˈsɒsɪdʒ rəʊl/
- US: /ˈsɔːsɪdʒ roʊl/
Etymology
The term "sausage roll" is derived from its main ingredients and shape. The word "sausage" comes from the Middle English 'sausige', which is in turn derived from the Latin 'salsus' meaning 'salted'. The term "roll" refers to the cylindrical shape of the food item, which is similar to that of a rolled piece of paper or fabric.
Description
The basic composition of a sausage roll is sheets of Puff pastry formed into tubes around sausage meat and glazed with egg or milk before being baked. They can be served either hot or cold. In the UK, the bakery chain Greggs sells around 2.5 million sausage rolls per week.
Variations
There are many variations of the sausage roll around the world, with varying ingredients and sizes. In the United States, "Pigs in a blanket" often refers to hot dogs, sausages or viennas wrapped in biscuit dough or croissant dough and baked.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sausage roll
- Wikipedia's article - Sausage roll
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