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Crispy Pigs in a Blanket

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A delicious recipe featuring flaky, buttery pastry wrapped around mini sausages, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for snacks, parties, or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 4–6 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 24 mini cocktail sausages (pork or beef)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon poppy or sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar if using.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-size bits of butter (about 5 minutes).
  3. Slowly sprinkle 4 tablespoons of ice-cold water over mixture and stir gently with a fork. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough starts to come together when pressed (2-3 minutes). Avoid overworking the dough.
  4. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12×10 inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.
  7. Cut dough into 24 strips about 1 inch wide and long enough to wrap around each sausage.
  8. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each sausage if desired, then wrap each sausage with a dough strip, sealing edges by pinching gently.
  9. Place wrapped sausages seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds if desired.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter and dough cold to ensure flaky pastry. Add water slowly to avoid tough dough. Egg wash gives a golden shine. Dough can be chilled longer if sticky. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture. Can freeze unbaked wrapped sausages for up to 2 months.

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