Golden Sausage Rolls: My Easy, Flaky Family Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) pork sausage meat
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs (optional)
• 2 sheets (about 14 oz/400g) ready-made puff pastry, thawed
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon milk or water
• Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)