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Savory Butterfly Sausage Rolls: Fun and Easy Snack with Dough Scraps

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Savory Butterfly Sausage Rolls: Fun and Easy Snack with Dough Scraps

Savory Butterfly Sausage Rolls: Fun and Easy Snack with Dough Scraps

Transform leftover risen dough into adorable butterfly-shaped sausage rolls — a playful, tasty snack perfect for kids and parties. These rolls combine savory chicken or pork sausages wrapped in soft, golden dough “wings” and “body,” baked to a perfect crisp and finished with mustard and ketchup decorations for eyes and stripes. Quick to assemble and fun to eat!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 min

🍳 Bake Time: 15-20 min
🍰 Yields: 4-6 butterfly rolls (depending on dough amount)

Ingredients

  • Leftover risen dough scraps
  • Chicken or pork sausages (mini or regular size)
  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Mustard (for decoration)
  • Ketchup (for decoration)

Instructions

1. Shape the Wings

  • Roll leftover dough scraps into thin ropes, about the thickness of a finger.
  • Form two “wings” for each butterfly by shaping the dough ropes into loops or figure-eights as shown in the reference photo.

2. Form the Body

  • Take a dough rope and spiral it tightly around a sausage from one end to the other, creating the butterfly’s body.
  • Place the spiral-wrapped sausage on top of the wings to assemble the butterfly shape.

3. Egg Wash and Season

  • Brush the entire butterfly gently with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  • Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the dough.

4. Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Bake the butterfly rolls for 15-20 minutes or until the dough is puffed and golden brown.

5. Decorate

  • Use mustard to dot the eyes on the butterfly’s head.
  • Draw stripes along the body using ketchup.

💡 Tips

  • Use mini sausages or cut regular sausages into smaller pieces for appropriately sized butterflies.
  • Keep an eye on the baking time as smaller rolls bake faster.
  • The decorations add fun and flavor — mustard and ketchup can be swapped with other sauces if preferred.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Kids’ snacks and lunchboxes
  • Party appetizers
  • Creative baking with leftover dough

📝 Final Thoughts

This playful butterfly sausage roll recipe turns dough scraps and simple ingredients into an irresistible treat that delights kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare, fun to decorate, and deliciously savory, it’s a perfect way to reduce waste and enjoy creative baking.