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Sri Lankan Sausage Bun
A staple Sri Lankan bakery snack: a savory chicken sausage enveloped in a soft, slightly sweet bread dough and baked until golden.
- Prep
- 90 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 110 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- sri lankan
Ingredients
Scaled for 8 servings
- bread flour
- yeast
- sugar
- butter
- milk
- chicken or chicken-pork sausages
- egg (for wash)
- sesame seeds
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
Instructions
- 1
Make Dough
Knead flour, yeast, sugar, butter, and milk into a soft dough. Proof for 1 hour.
- 2
Prep Sausage
Lightly pan-fry or boil the sausages until cooked through. Let them cool.
- 3
Wrap
Divide dough into portions. Roll each piece into a long rope and coil it around a sausage, pinching the ends to secure.
- 4
Second Proof
Place on a baking tray, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- 5
Bake
Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes.
Cooking Tips
- Ensure the sausages are dry before wrapping so the dough adheres properly.
- The dough rope should be wrapped tightly as it will expand significantly during proofing and baking.
Variations
- Spicy Sausage Bun: Slit the sausage and insert a line of chili paste or seeni sambol before wrapping.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- One of the most popular school canteen snacks in Sri Lanka.
Nutrition Estimate
320 calories · 12g protein · 40g carbs · 12g fat · 2g fiber per serving
