Jam Roly-Poly 🍓🍰 Bring a taste of old-fashioned British baking into your home with this comforting...

Jam Roly-Poly 🍓🍰
Bring a taste of old-fashioned British baking into your home with this comforting Jam Roly-Poly. A soft, rolled sponge filled with sweet jam and gently steamed to keep it beautifully moist—this timeless dessert is perfect served warm with custard, cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

🛒 Ingredients:
🌾 Plain flour – 150g

🧈 Butter, softened – 50g

🧁 Caster sugar – 75g

🥚 Large eggs – 2

🥄 Baking powder – 1 tsp

🧂 A pinch of salt

🥛 Milk – 50ml

🍓 Seedless jam (apricot or raspberry) – 2 tbsp

👩‍🍳 Method:
1. Prep the Oven & Tin:
♨️ Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / Gas Mark 4.
🍽️ Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm rectangular baking tin with parchment paper.

2. Make the Sponge Batter:
👐 In a mixing bowl, rub the butter into the flour until it looks like fine breadcrumbs.
🧁 Stir in the caster sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
🥚 In another bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
🥣 Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.

3. Bake the Sponge:
🍰 Pour the batter into your prepared tin and spread it out evenly.
⏰ Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
⏳ Allow the sponge to cool slightly in the tin.

4. Fill & Roll:
🍓 Spread your chosen jam evenly over the cooled sponge.
🌀 Carefully roll up the sponge from one of the long sides to form a tight log.

5. Steam the Roly-Poly:
🧺 Place the roll seam-side down in a lightly greased and lined steamer.
♨️ Steam for 15–20 minutes until the sponge is fully cooked and lightly puffed.

6. Serve & Enjoy:
🍨 Let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm with your favourite custard, a dollop of cream, or a scoop of ice cream.

📋 Serving Info:
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes

⏰ Cooking Time: 35–45 minutes

⏳ Total Time: 55–65 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 6–8

🔥 Calories: Approx. 250 per serving

💡 Tip:
For a twist on tradition, try using cherry, blackcurrant, or fig jam, or even a thin layer of lemon curd for a citrusy zing!

This Jam Roly-Poly is comfort food at its finest—sweet, warm, and packed with nostalgic charm. 🍓💕