Guys, WE GOT ONE! The Kmart Sausage Roll Maker has been at the very root of our FOMO (fear of missing out) these past few months but we weren’t going to chance missing out a second time. No siree. Did we put it through its paces upon arrival? You can bet your pastry loving heart we did, come and see for yourself!
Like many of you, we’ve sat back and watched the Kmart Sausage Roll Maker bring much joy to many a household and boy, we’ve been green with envy at your creations. But now it’s our turn. *insert mock evil laughter*
Slowly but surely these wizard-like machines are making their way back onto Kmart shelves – just check the code! But you MUST move quickly to nab one for yourself! Not quite quick enough? Hopefully, they’ll be back soon!
But first, here are a few handy Kmart Sausage Roll tips:
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- DO season the plates before your first use. It only takes five minutes and it’s better to be safe than sorry.
- Cut your DEFROSTED puff pastry sheets in HALF. The pieces are much easier to handle and won’t tear.
- You don’t need to preheat the machine – it’s SUPER FAST to heat up!
- Remember to latch the machine closed (at the handle) to get the best possible pastry seal around each roll.
- Use a silicone spatula or tongs to get the sausage rolls out, no scratches to the plates and no burns to the fingers!
So go on, plug your gadget in because we’re on with the recipes!
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1. Mars Bar Delight (makes 4)
Oh yes, we did. Because curiosity is fuelling my personal COVID-19 curve. And hooley dooley, it did not disappoint.
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 sheet of puff pastry (defrosted, cut in half), 4 Mars Bars and icing sugar to dust.
WHAT TO DO:
- Line the Kmart Sausage Roll Maker with one half of the puff pastry.
- Gently place an unwrapped Mars Bar in each sausage roll cavity.
- Cover with the remaining half sheet of puff pastry.
- Close and latch the machine lid, cooking for 12 minutes. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
2. Real Deal Chocolate Eclairs (Makes 5)
Here’s the easiest choux pastry recipe you’ll EVER find – so easy, you’ll be having Matt Preston vibes and looking for your Masterchef trophy.
WHAT YOU NEED: 40g butter, ⅓ cup water, a pinch of salt, ⅓ cup sifted self-raising flour, 2 room-temperature eggs, whipped cream and 200g dark chocolate.
WHAT TO DO:
- To make the choux pastry: Combine the butter, water and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the sifted flour. Stir over medium heat until it comes away from the pan sides and forms a ball. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Using a stiff spatula, mix in one egg until combined (it will be lumpy!). Mix in the second egg, mixing until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the mixture into the four cavities in the Sausage Roll Maker, around ¾ full. Close and latch the lid, cook for 18 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Use a small knife to poke a hole in one end of each roll. Fill with whipped cream using a piping bag.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts and spread on top of each roll. Set in the fridge.
3. Easy Peasy Sausage Rolls (Makes 4)
Sausage rolls are a firm favourite for kids and here’s a no-frills way to make them using just beef sausage mince, dried herbs and seasoning. Easy, ridiculously quick and inexpensive. Just what every mum wants!
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 sheet of puff pastry (defrosted, cut in half), 200g beef sausage mince, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, a pinch of salt, sesame seeds (optional).
WHAT TO DO:
- Line the Kmart Sausage Roll Maker with one half of the puff pastry.
- In a bowl, mix together the sausage mince, seasoning and rosemary. Divide mixture evenly between each sausage roll cavity.
- Cover with the remaining half sheet of puff pastry and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Close and latch the machine lid, cook for 15 minutes.
4. Apple and Custard Rolls (Makes 4)
It’s got fruit in it so it’s practically health food, right? Kind of. If you’re feeling fancy, you can use filo pastry (which I also tried) but couldn’t quite get the desired crunch. Puff pastry never disappoints though, so that’s also great!
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 sheet of puff pastry (defrosted, cut in half), 200g tin pie apple, 1 heaped teaspoon caster sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, a drizzle of thick vanilla custard (plus more to serve with ice cream), icing sugar to dust.
WHAT TO DO:
- Line the Kmart Sausage Roll Maker with one half of the puff pastry.
- In a bowl, mix together the pie apples, sugar and cinnamon (mashing it a little). Divide mixture evenly between each sausage roll cavity. Drizzle a little thick vanilla custard over the top of the apple.
- Cover with the remaining half sheet of puff pastry.
- Close and latch the machine lid, cook for 12 minutes. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
5. Spinach and Feta Rolls (Makes 4)
An oldie but a goodie, this flavour combination always hits the spot – and they freeze GREAT!
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 sheet of puff pastry (defrosted, cut in half), 50g chopped frozen spinach (defrosted and drained), 80g ricotta cheese, 60g feta cheese (crumbled), salt, pepper, a pinch of ground nutmeg and sesame seeds (optional).
WHAT TO DO:
- Line the Kmart Sausage Roll Maker with one half of the puff pastry.
- In a bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta, feta, salt, pepper and ground nutmeg. Divide mixture evenly between each sausage roll cavity.
- Cover with the remaining half sheet of puff pastry. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Close and latch the machine lid, cook for 15 minutes.
6. Nutella and Marshmallow Pockets (Makes 4)
You can’t go wrong with Nutella and Marshmallow unless you PUSH IT TOO FAR. Heed my warning here folks, do not be tempted to overfill the cavities on this one. LESS is more. You can always poke more marshmallows in when they’re cooked and sliced!
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 sheet of puff pastry (defrosted, cut in half), 12 marshmallows and ¼ cup of Nutella, icing sugar to dust.
WHAT TO DO:
- Line the Kmart Sausage Roll Maker with one half of the puff pastry.
- Divide the marshmallows between the machine cavities. Drizzle with the Nutella.
- Cover with the remaining half sheet of puff pastry.
- Close and latch the machine lid, cook for 5-6 minutes until JUST turning golden. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
7. Footy Favourite Hot Dogs! (Makes 4)
Move over pluto pups, the pastry-wrapped frankfurt has arrived!
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 sheet of puff pastry (defrosted, cut in half), 4 (raw) cocktail frankfurts, ⅓ cup grated cheese.
WHAT TO DO:
- Line the Kmart Sausage Roll Maker with one half of the puff pastry.
- Add a frankfurt to each cavity. Divide the grated cheese between the cavities.
- Cover with the remaining half sheet of puff pastry.
- Close and latch the machine lid, cook for 13 minutes.
8. Lemon Curd & Cream Matchsticks (Makes 4)
Love lemon? This one’s for you!
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 sheet of puff pastry (defrosted, cut in half), 2 cups whipped cream, ⅓ cup store-bought lemon curd, icing sugar.
WHAT TO DO:
- Line the Kmart Sausage Roll Maker with both halves of the puff pastry, layered on top of each other. Cook for 12 minutes and then let cool. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons of the lemon curd with ⅓ cup of the cream.
- Cut each roll in half, lengthways to create a top and bottom.
- Dust the bottom layers in icing sugar and spread each with a little lemon cream.
- Pipe or spoon the whipped cream on top of each base. Drizzle with the remaining lemon curd.
- Carefully place the remaining pastry on top and dust with icing sugar.
9. Old School Kitchener Bun – Doughnuts (Makes 7)
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 box of White Wings Baked Doughnuts Bites, 40ml vegetable oil, 1 egg, 60ml milk, 40g melted butter, 2 cups whipped cream and ¼ cup raspberry jam.
WHAT TO DO:
- Make the doughnut mixture up as per box instructions. Fill the Sausage Roll Maker cavities ¾ full with the mixture.
- Cook for 6 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Brush each bun with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar (included in box mix).
- Slice each bun down the centre, lengthways, ¾ of the way through.
- Pipe whipped cream through the centre and dot with raspberry jam to your liking.
10. Raspberry and Cream Matchsticks (Makes 4)
An old bakery favourite, these are adored by all!
WHAT YOU NEED: 1 sheet of puff pastry (defrosted, cut in half), 2 cups whipped cream, ⅓ cup raspberry jam, icing sugar.
WHAT TO DO:
- Line the Kmart Sausage Roll Maker with both halves of the puff pastry, layered on top of each other. Cook for 12 minutes and then let cool.
- Cut each roll in half, lengthways to create a top and bottom.
- Dust the bottom layers in icing sugar and spread each with a little raspberry jam.
- Pipe or spoon the whipped cream on top of each base. Drizzle with the remaining raspberry jam.
- Carefully place the remaining pastry on top and dust with icing sugar.
Head to Kmart now to pick up your very own Sausage Roll Maker!
