Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket

Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket are a fantastic bite-sized breakfast, party appetizer, or snack for any day. The “blankets” are made using Sourdough Crescent Roll dough and the “pigs” are ‘Lil Smokies sausages. Furthermore, Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket is a child-friendly recipe and a great way to incorporate your child or children in the kitchen alongside you.

Allergen Friendly

Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket are made using Sourdough Crescent Roll dough. The Sourdough Crescent Roll dough is made using Sourdough Discard which helps break down the gluten within the dough. Typically, Sourdough products are easier for your body to digest because the fermented dough is broken down which reduces the gluten content. Furthermore, Sourdough Discard is simply part of the starter that is removed prior to feeding it.

Furthermore, Coconut Sugar is used in place of Granulated Sugar. According to Healthline, “Coconut Sugar is a “healthier” sugar because it retains quite a bit of nutrient found in the Coconut Palm” (where it is harvested from). Furthermore, it contains a fiber called inulin, which is known to slow glucose absorption which gives this sugar a lower glycemic index rating. Although Coconut Sugar isn’t necessarily considered an allergen food, this is a healthier sweetener option in these rolls.

Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket Ingredients

• A Batch of Sourdough Crescent Roll dough
• Cocktail Wieners
• Unsalted Butter

Making the Sourdough Crescent Roll Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients for the Sourdough Crescent Roll dough.
2. Next, turn the mixer on to speed 3-4 and mix until the dough begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
3. Finally, turn off the mixer.

Combine the Ingredients in a Bosch Universal Mixer

The Dough is Ready

Letting the Crescent Roll Dough Ferment (Rise)

1. First, place the Crescent Roll dough into a Banneton or lightly-oiled bowl.
2. Next, cover it with a tea towel.
3. Finally, let it ferment (rise) in a warm spot for 4-6 hours or until it has doubled in size.

Place the Dough Into a Banneton Bowl

Cover the Dough with a Tea Towel and Let It Rise

The Dough Has Doubled In Size

Rolling Out the Sourdough Crescent Roll Dough

1. Once the Crescent Roll dough has risen, divide the dough into 3 pieces using a Bench Scraper.
2. Next, let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
3. Then, place a section of dough onto a lightly floured surface, and roll it out into a circle shape about 1/4 – inch thick.
4. Next, cut the circle into 16 wedges.
5. Finally, repeat steps 3-4 until all of the dough has been sectioned off.

Divide the Dough Into 3 Sections and Let it Rest

Lightly Flour a Surface and Roll Out the Dough

Cut into 16 Wedges

Building the Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket

1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, line two baking sheets with Parchment Paper (or use a Silicone Baking Sheet).
3. Then, brush each of the wedges with melted butter.
4. Next, place the slice of Kielbasa Sausage or a Cocktail Wiener towards the fat part of the wedge. (Leave a little space to start the rolling process, though).
5. Then, roll the Sourdough Crescent dough over the sausage slice or Cocktail Wiener and continue rolling until it forms a Crescent Roll or “the blanket.” Place the roll on the baking sheet.
6. Finally, repeat steps 4-5 until all wedges and/or sausage slices or Cocktail Wieners have been used.

Place the Sausages on the Sourdough Crescent Roll Wedges

Start the Crescent Roll at the Top (The Fattest Part of the Wedge)

Finish Rolling Over the Sausages

Watch How to Craft the Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket

Place on Greased or Lined Baking Sheets

Baking the Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket

1. First, bake for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
2. Next, remove the Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket from the oven.
3. Finally, place them on a serving tray, bread basket, or on a wire, cooling rack. Enjoy!

The Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket are Ready!

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Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket

Yield: 24 Rolls

Prep Time: 4 hours

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket are a fantastic bite-sized breakfast, party appetizer, or snack for any day. The "blankets" are made using Sourdough Crescent Roll dough and the "pigs" are 'Lil Smokies sausages. Furthermore, Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket is a child-friendly recipe and a great way to incorporate your child or children in the kitchen alongside you.

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Ingredients

• 1 Batch of Sourdough Crescent Roll dough
• 1 Link of Kielbasa Sausage or 24 Cocktail Wieners
• Unsalted Butter

Instructions

Making the Sourdough Crescent Roll Dough (for the "Blankets")

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients for the Sourdough Crescent Roll dough.
2. Next, turn the mixer on to speed 3-4 and mix until the dough begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
3. Finally, turn off the mixer.

Let the Dough Rise

1. First, place the Crescent Roll dough into a Banneton or lightly-oiled bowl.
2. Next, cover it with a tea towel.
3. Finally, let it ferment (rise) in a warm spot for 4-6 hours or until it has doubled in size.

Rolling Out the Dough

1. Once the Crescent Roll dough has risen, divide the dough into 3 pieces using a Bench Scraper.
2. Next, let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
3. Then, place a section of dough onto a lightly floured surface, and roll it out into a circle shape about 1/4 - inch thick.
4. Next, cut the circle into 16 wedges.
5. Finally, repeat steps 3-4 until all of the dough has been sectioned off.

Building the Pigs in a Blanket

1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, line two baking sheets with Parchment Paper (or use a Silicone Baking Sheet).
3. Then, brush each of the wedges with melted butter.
4. Next, place the slice of Kielbasa Sausage or a Cocktail Wiener towards the fat part of the wedge. (Leave a little space to start the rolling process, though).
5. Then, roll the Sourdough Crescent dough over the sausage slice or Cocktail Wiener and continue rolling until it forms a Crescent Roll or "the blanket." Place the roll on the baking sheet.
6. Finally, repeat steps 4-5 until all wedges and/or sausage slices or Cocktail Wieners have been used.

Baking the Pigs in a Blanket

1. First bake for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown.
2. Next, remove the Sourdough Pigs in a Blanket from the oven.
3. Finally, place them on a serving tray, bread basket, or on a wire, cooling rack. Enjoy!

Notes

If you do not have time to make the dough for the "blankets" from scratch, you can use store-bought crescent dough instead.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 570Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 6g