Serves 8-10 people | Prepared in 2 hours | Difficulty: Easy
Golden and crisp on the outside, these sausage pillows hide a deliciously soft dough encasing a juicy sausage, complemented by the rich flavors of melted cheese and tangy mustard.
Perfectly satisfying and comforting, each bite brings a delightful combination of textures and tastes that make these sausage pillows a must-have for any cozy meal.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 25 g (0.9 oz) fresh yeast or 7 g (2 1/4 teaspoons) dried yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 250 ml (1 cup) lukewarm milk
- 50 g (3.5 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 8-10 sausages
- 100 g (1 cup) grated cheese (e.g., Trappista)
- 2-3 tablespoons mustard
- 1 egg for brushing
Instructions
1. Activate the yeast
In lukewarm milk, dissolve the sugar, then crumble in the fresh yeast (or sprinkle in the dried yeast). Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Prepare the dough
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt.
Pour in the activated yeast, melted butter, and lightly beaten egg.
Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. If necessary, add a little more lukewarm milk or flour.
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
3. Prepare the filling
While the dough is rising, prepare the sausages: if needed, cut them in half or thirds.
In a bowl, mix the mustard with the grated cheese.
4. Shape the pillows
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1 cm thick.
Cut the dough into rectangular pieces large enough to wrap around the sausages.
Place a sausage in the center of each rectangle, spread a little cheese-mustard mixture on top, and then wrap the dough around the sausage. Press the edges together well.
5. Bake
Place the sausage pillows on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the tops with beaten egg to give them a shiny finish.
Bake them in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
6. Serve
Allow the sausage pillows to cool slightly, then serve them fresh, perhaps with a bit of extra mustard or ketchup on the side.
