BRITISH FIG ROLLS - ALMOST BETTER THAN SHOP BOUGHT!
This is a recipe I found many years ago for authentic Fig Rolls, and they are almost better than the shop bought variety, much though I love the commercial ones! Try to roll out the pastry as thinly as possible, other than that, this recipe is a breeze to make. Fig rolls are a much-loved "biscuit" from my childhood days and I make them whenever I can as I now live in France, as we cannot get them here. Fig rolls are great for a mid-morning snack with a cuppa as well as being ideal for school lunchboxes, picnics, gifts and afternoon tea. (I have posted this recipe on Zaar especially for Lalaloula, who asked about a fig roll recipe in the British forum.)
Provided by French Tart
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 12 Fig Rolls, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lightly grease a baking sheet.Pre-heat oven to 175C/350F/Gas Mark 5.
- Put the figs in a saucepan with 300 ml (1/2 pint) water. Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the figs are tender and the liquid is well reduced. Set aside to cool, then puree in a blender or food processor.
- Put the remaining ingredients for the pastry in a blender or food processor with 30 ml (2 tbsp) water and mix to a dough.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, then roll out to an oblong about 40 x 12 cm (16 x 5 inches).
- Spread the fig puree down the centre of the dough rectangle and carefully fold in the sides so that they overlap over the filling.
- Trim the ends of the roll and cut into 3 cm (1 1/4 inch) wide slices. Turn the rolls over and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Mark the top of each roll with a wet fork and bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on a rack.
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DW RAPTYLE
rdw40@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of figs, but I really enjoyed these rolls. The pastry was flaky and the filling was sweet and gooey.
Jillian Milcavage
milcavage-j@hotmail.frThese fig rolls are a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. I love to pop them in the toaster oven for a quick and easy treat.
Tiktok 411
t-411@gmail.comI've never made fig rolls before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making them again.
Thomas Musa Turay
turay.t39@aol.comI'm new to baking, and these fig rolls were a great project for me. They turned out perfectly!
Zara Khan
khan.zara3@yahoo.comI'm going to try making these fig rolls with other fruits, like apples or pears.
Edgar Zuniga
zedgar57@yahoo.comThese fig rolls are a great way to use up leftover figs.
chan mae
m73@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves figs.
Saif haque
saif-haque19@gmail.comThese fig rolls are perfect for a special occasion.
Dylan Collard
collard-dylan@gmail.comI made these fig rolls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Arad Farahani
f_a@hotmail.frThese fig rolls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Mlik Aziz
maziz25@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved these rolls. The lemon zest really balances out the sweetness of the figs.
Leonelle Robertson
l-r@hotmail.comThese are the best fig rolls I've ever had! The pastry is so light and flaky, and the filling is just the right amount of sweetness.
Dawn Edmondson
edmondson.d52@hotmail.comI've made these fig rolls several times now, and they're always perfect. The pastry is flaky and the filling is sweet and gooey.
Linda Villalona
lindav1@yahoo.comThese fig rolls are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
norol Islam
i.norol@hotmail.comI love that this recipe uses fresh figs. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the rolls!
Ahmer Ahmer
aa@gmail.comThese fig rolls were a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet figs, tangy lemon, and flaky pastry was simply irresistible.