Saucijzenbroodje

• Prep time: 20 mins

• Cook time: 20 mins

• Total time: 40 mins

• Servings: 6 rolls

• Country of origin: Netherlands

• Description: Savory spiced minced pork roll wrapped inside crispy, buttery puff pastry and baked until golden brown.

• Presentation: Served warm as a bakery snack or lunchtime treat alongside hot tea or coffee.

• Ingredients:

  • 6 sheets puff pastry, thawed

  • 3/4 lb minced pork

  • 1 egg

  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

  • 1/2 tsp white pepper

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

• Step-by-step directions:

  • Mix minced pork, egg, breadcrumbs, nutmeg, white pepper, and salt in a bowl.

  • Shape meat mixture into 6 log rolls matching length of puff pastry sheets.

  • Place a meat log onto each puff pastry sheet, brush edges with egg wash, and roll pastry closed around meat.

  • Seal edges securely and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  • Brush top pastry surface with beaten egg wash.

  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until pastry puffs and turns golden brown.

• Optional variations: Substitute pork with seasoned minced beef or veal.

• Cooking tips: Ensure oven is preheated thoroughly so puff pastry rises into crisp layers.

• Nutrition facts:

  • Calories: 320 kcal

  • Fat: 22g

  • Carbohydrates: 18g

  • Protein: 12g