Jam Roly-Poly
Here is a straightforward way to make Jam Roly-Poly at home, with a clear ingredient list and step-by-step instructions you can follow without guesswork. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Read through the tips before you start — a couple of small details go a long way with this one.
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 50 g Butter
- 250 g Self-raising Flour
- 1 small Vanilla
- 50 g Suet
- 150 ml Milk
- 100 g Raspberry jam
- To serve Custard
Method
- Put a deep roasting tin onto the bottom shelf of the oven, and make sure that there’s another shelf directly above it. Pull the roasting tin out on its shelf, fill two-thirds with boiling water from the kettle, then carefully slide it back in. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Tear off a large sheet of foil and greaseproof paper (about 30 x 40cm). Sit the greaseproof on top of the foil and butter it.
- Tip butter, flour and vanilla seeds into a food processor; pulse until the butter has disappeared. Tip into a mixing bowl. Stir through the suet, pour in the milk and work together with a cutlery knife until you get a sticky dough. You may need a drop more milk, depending on your flour.
- Tip the dough out onto a floured surface, quickly pat together to smooth, then roll out to a square roughly 25 x 25cm. Spread the jam all over, leaving a gap along one edge, then roll up from the opposite edge. Pinch the jam-free edge into the dough where it meets, and pinch the ends roughly, too. Carefully lift onto the greased paper, join-side down (you might find a flat baking sheet helpful for this), loosely bring up the paper and foil around it, then scrunch together along the edges and ends to seal. The roly-poly will puff quite a bit during cooking so don’t wrap it tightly. Lift the parcel directly onto the rack above the tin and cook for 1 hr.
- Let the pudding sit for 5 mins before unwrapping, then carefully open the foil and paper, and thickly slice to serve.
Tips for the best Jam Roly-Poly
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 7 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
Variations
- Fusion twist: keep the method but swap the spices for your own favourites — the British base takes well to it.
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
What can I substitute for self-raising flour?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Can I make Jam Roly-Poly ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Is this Jam Roly-Poly recipe easy to make?
It is rated easy: 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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