🌭 Sausage Bread – Soft, Fluffy, and Irresistibly Delicious
If you’re searching for a warm, comforting, and easy-to-make bakery-style treat, this Sausage Bread recipe is the answer! Soft, fluffy bread wrapped around juicy sausages, baked to golden perfection, and brushed with butter — it’s a recipe that combines simplicity and flavor in every bite.
Perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes, picnics, or evening snacks, sausage bread is a crowd-pleaser that never fails to impress. It’s also a great option for parties, brunches, or as a quick grab-and-go meal for busy days.
This recipe brings together the best of both worlds: the richness of homemade bread and the savory goodness of sausages. Let’s dive into how to make it step by step.
Ingredients
For the dough:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons instant yeast
¾ cup warm milk (not hot)
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
1 egg
For the filling:
6–8 sausages (any kind you prefer — beef, chicken, or turkey)
1 tablespoon butter or oil (for frying)
Optional: cheese slices, mustard, or ketchup for extra flavor
For brushing:
1 egg yolk (beaten, for egg wash)
1 tablespoon melted butter (after baking)
Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the dough:
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes foamy.Add dry ingredients:
Add flour, salt, egg, and softened butter. Mix until everything comes together into a dough. Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.First rise:
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.Prepare the sausages:
While the dough is rising, lightly fry or boil the sausages for 3–5 minutes until they are slightly cooked. Let them cool.Shape the rolls:
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide it into 6–8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long strip.Wrap each strip around a sausage, spiraling from one end to the other. Pinch the ends gently to seal.
Second rise:
Place the wrapped sausages on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and let them rest for another 30 minutes until puffy.Brush and bake:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush each roll with the beaten egg yolk and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Finishing touch:
Once baked, brush the hot rolls with melted butter to keep them soft and glossy.
Tips & Variations
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You can add a slice of cheese before wrapping for a cheesy version.
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For a spicy kick, brush sausages with a bit of mustard or chili sauce before wrapping.
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Use whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.
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These rolls can be frozen after baking — just reheat them before serving.
💡 Tips: Use peeled, cooked, chilled shrimp for convenience. Add avocado or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor. Keeps well for 1–2 days in the fridge (perfect for meal prep!).