Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Flour, for rolling out dough
  • 1 recipe white bread dough, recipe follows
  • 1 cup onion marmalade, recipe follows
  • 2 pounds well-chilled boudin sausage, each link about 2 ounces, casings removed
  • Essence, for garnish, recipe follows
  • 1 cup Creole mustard, for serving
  • 1 (1.04-ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water (100 to 110 degrees F)
  • 1 pinch plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm milk
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups finely chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and the cream and set aside.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
  • Divide the bread dough into 16 equal portions.
  • Roll out each portion to 1/4-inch thick.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of the marmalade in the center of each piece of dough.
  • Place a link of boudin on 1/3 of the dough.
  • Paint the edges of the dough with the reserved egg wash and carefully roll the dough and sausage up together, like rolling up a rug.
  • Make sure the sausage is covered completely.
  • Tuck the ends of the dough in and place the sausage packages on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free area.
  • Let the dough rise until double in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Brush the remaining egg mixture on the tops and sides of the sausages and sprinkle with Essence.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the sausages to a cooling rack and cool slightly.
  • Serve hot, drizzled with Creole mustard, if desired.
  • In a small bowl, add the yeast to the warm water and sprinkle with 1 pinch of sugar.
  • Let mixture stand for 10 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
  • In a large bowl combine the remaining sugar, the flour, and salt.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Using your fingers or a fork, mix the butter pieces into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse "pea-sized" crumbs.
  • Add the yeast mixture, the warm milk and 1/2 cup olive oil to the flour mixture.
  • Continue mixing until all the ingredients come together to form a soft dough.
  • If the mixture is too wet, add 1/4 cup more flour and continue to mix until the dough comes together.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3 to 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  • You may need to continue to add a light dusting of flour to your work surface to keep the dough from sticking.
  • (This dough is very soft.)
  • Grease a large bowl with the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil and place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat with the oil.
  • Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm place free from drafts for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Punch the dough down in the center and pour it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Divide the dough into 16 equal portions, about 2 ounces each.
  • Saute the onions in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat with the salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • Cook, stirring often, for about 7 to 8 minutes, or until the onions are golden.
  • Add the sugar and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the vinegar and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat, cool, and serve.
  • Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Yield: about 3/4 cup
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup
  • Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William and Morrow, 1993.