Jam roly poly is a well remembered childhood favourite of many. This warm, filling and economical pudding is just grand on a cold winter's night, especially if eaten with a good dollop of custard, or if you prefer, some ice-cream, or cream.
F Watson
Ingredients
6oz of plain flour
3oz of suet
1 level teaspoon of salt
1 level tablespoon of baking powder
Water to mix
Jam
Custard, ice-cream or cream
Method
Add the baking powder to the flour
Add the suet and rub in
Add enough water to make a stiff dough
Roll out to a oblong shape
Spread with jam
Wet edges and roll up
You now have two choices
1 You can tie in a clean cloth and boil for 1 ½ hours
2 You can place in a baking tin and bake in a the oven 350 F, 180 C, Gas mark 5 for approx ½ an hour
