Fantastic Nigerian Sausage Rolls (How to Make Them)

How many of us love sausages? I’m definitely a huge fan. One thing I love about Nigerian sausage rolls is that they are not too difficult to make and they are DELICIOUS. You may be asking why do people like these sausage rolls from Nigeria? Well, one of the simplest answers I can give you is they’re filled with savory sausage and delicious spices, too. If you’re interested in learning more, read further down to learn how to make Nigerian sausage rolls. But first, a little about Nigerian sausages, which ones are popular, and why so many people around the world are trying to replicate their recipe.

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The Popularity of Sausage Rolls in Nigeria

Ok, so here’s a little background information about sausage rolls from Nigeria.

Although Gala is arguably the most popular name, there are other major brands of Nigerian sausage rolls that people enjoy buying in Nigeria.

For your convenience, here is a complete list of popular sausage rolls in Nigeria:

Gala
Meaty
SuperBite
Beefy
Yum Yum
Rite
Bigi

More specifically, these are super, duper popular brands that many people buy off the streets (especially when they’re stuck in traffic) of many different parts of Africa (not just Nigeria).

Before I go further…. here’s a YouTube video by Magella Abiola that goes into more depth explaining Gala and some of the other sausage roll brands that are very popular in Nigeria.

(Just in case you’re ever stuck in Nigerian traffic and you’re trying to decide which brand to buy ;-)).

Of course, aside from these packaged sausage rolls, many eateries and restaurants bake and sell their own versions of these savory African snacks, too. (And people LOVE them)!

Lucky for those of us who do not live in Nigeria (or other parts of Africa), there are so many great Nigerian sausage rolls recipes that are VERY easy to replicate.

Want to learn more?

Just scroll down!

Gala Snack from Nigeria (And Why People Try To Replicate Its Recipe)

So, before getting started on the recipe for sausage rolls that are SUPER famous in Nigeria, let’s talk about what is this Gala snack from Nigeria and why people try to replicate its recipe.

Gala is a kind of sausage roll (as previously mentioned) that many people enjoy eating. It’s a baked snack that is very flavorful because of the many different spices baked into the pastry or the dough.

Gala made its appearance in Nigerian markets in 1962 and has become the name for any common sausage roll in Nigeria, according to Naira Metrics.

Also, according to the link above, this is the breakdown of preferred sausage roll brands in Nigeria:

78% of poll participants prefer Gala
11% of poll participants prefer SuperBite
7% of poll participants prefer Bigi
4% of poll participants prefer Meaty

So, this is why many people attempt to replicate the Gala brand sausage roll.

Nigerian Sausage Roll Ingredients

Now, since we are trying to replicate these Nigerian sausage roll recipes, here are some of the basic ingredients that many Nigerian sausage roll recipes require:

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Margarine or butter
Salt
Cold water (as needed)
Eggs
Ground sausage meat (called Satis in Nigeria)
Black pepper
Ground nutmeg

Not too difficult so far, right?

How to Make Nigerian Sausage Rolls from Home

These are the basic steps for making a Nigerian sausage roll recipe at home:

Preheat the oven.
Using a food processor or blender, blend pork or beef sausage with the seasonings.
Set aside.
Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Mix.
Add an egg and margarine or butter.
Mix into the flour mixture.
Add water little by little while mixing.
Mix again to make sausage roll dough.
In another bowl, crack an egg, whisk it, and set it aside.
Grease a baking sheet and set it aside.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface.
Cut the dough into smaller halves.
Using a rolling pin, roll the dough flat.
Cut the dough into several smaller rectangular shapes.
Place portions of the sausage meat onto the edge of the rectangular dough shapes.
Roll the sausage dough with the meat inside.
Brush the outer shells of sausage rolls with egg wash (and the inner seal, too, to keep the contents from falling out).
With a fork, poke a few holes on top of the pastry.
Place the rolled sausages onto the greased baking sheet.
Bake the sausage rolls until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Serve warm alongside a cold soft drink (optional).

Gala Sausage Roll Recipe #1

I would HIGHLY recommend that you look at this SUPER HELPFUL YouTube video below by Lola Emmanuel TV before you begin making your delicious Nigerian sausage rolls.

(BTW, what I like about this video is that they include captions for ingredients, and measurements, to make it easier for people like you and me to follow).

Now, if you’re interested in making this recipe, these are the specific ingredients and measurements that are listed on Lola Emmanuel TV’s YouTube page:

3 cups of plain flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
4 teaspoons of butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup of water
1 onion
Chicken sausage (Al Barakah chicken slices) or chicken frankfurter

And, here is the link in case you’d like to go directly to the YouTube page to get more detailed information in the section below the video.

How to Make Sausage Rolls from Nigeria #2

If you have a food processor and would like to use that, here is a GREAT Gala recipe by YouTuber Queenvarieties Channel.

(However, even if you don’t have a food processor, you can also use your hands for some of the steps, as mentioned in the video).

For your convenience, here are the ingredients and measurements for this Nigerian sausage roll recipe that are located on her YouTube channel:

5 cups of sifted all-purpose flour
300 grams of butter or margarine
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
¼ teaspoon of salt
2 eggs and extra for glaze
¾ cup of water
3 packs of beef sausage (200 grams each)

And, click here if you’d like the direct link to the YouTube channel to get more detailed information located below the video.

Nigerian Sausage Roll Recipe #3

Now, what if you just want to use ground meat instead of sausage and season it yourself?

Well, if that’s you, then here’s the PERFECT recipe for you by Fit Nigerian.

In this recipe, you’ll be using ground pork instead of sausage (this may not be similar to other Gala recipes out there, but I am including it just in case it may work better for some of you).

This is great because it saves you some time since you don’t have to blend or process the sausage meat (it’s already done for you when you buy it from the grocery store).

What To Serve With Nigerian Sausage Rolls

In Nigeria, cold soft drinks are the most popular option for serving alongside Nigerian sausage rolls (Like Coca-Cola or La Casera drink brand).

FAQs

Now, here are some answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Nigerian sausage rolls.

How do you make sausage rolls?

These are the very basic steps for how to make sausage rolls:

Make and prepare the dough.
Season the sausage meat.
Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out flat and cut it into large square pieces.
Place portions of the meat onto each of the dough squares.
Roll the dough squares with the meat inside.
Seal the dough rolls with egg wash.
Bake the sausage rolls in the preheated oven.
Take out the sausage rolls when they are golden brown and fully cooked.
Enjoy!

What goes with sausages in a roll?

Nigerian sausage rolls go well with a soft drink.

What is Gala made of?

Gala is made of seasoned beef sausage filling wrapped in dough.

Final Thoughts On Gala Sausage Rolls Recipes

I seriously hope you consider baking these AMAZING Nigerian sausage rolls recipes. They are seriously something you MUST try sometime in your life.

Have you ever had a sausage roll from Nigeria? Please let me know below!