ROLY POLY

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This is how my mother (who hates cooking) always made roly poly, which is usually made with a suet pastry. I still remember it fondly - we had it with custard after Sunday lunch.

Provided by laurachristie

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces all-purpose flour
4 ounces butter or 4 ounces margarine, cold
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 -4 tablespoons golden syrup or 2 -4 tablespoons jam
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup warm water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Mix the flour and baking powder and rub in the butter/margarine.
  • Using cold water, make the mix into a pastry.
  • On a floured board, roll the pastry out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick (it cooks in a deep dish, so make sure the width is small enough to fit in the dish).
  • Spread the syrup/jam over the pastry and roll it into a cylinder.
  • Place the roll into a deep dish.
  • Dissolve the sugar in the warm water and pour over the roll.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.8, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 263.2, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 28.1, Protein 6.1

Daisi Michael
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I love the combination of flavors in this roly-poly. The sweet filling and the flaky pastry are a perfect match.


DASODA EMG
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This roly-poly is a great dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Daniel Tamaona
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I've never made a roly-poly before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out so good that I'll definitely be making it again.


Nakimbugwe Eva
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This roly-poly is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, sweet, and delicious.


Tobi Ibrahim
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I made this roly-poly for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Saleem Khokher
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This roly-poly is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I used a mix of apples, pears, and berries and it was delicious.


davie thumba
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I love this roly-poly! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


yummy
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This was my first time making a roly-poly and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the result was a delicious, flaky pastry with a sweet and tangy filling.


Mahar Usman Mahar Sunny
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I've made this roly-poly several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Crystal Coulter
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The roly-poly was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I especially liked the contrasting textures of the flaky pastry and the soft, juicy filling.


Micki Pettigrew
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I followed the recipe exactly and my roly-poly turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two pieces for dessert!


Hayder Abbasy
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This roly-poly was a hit! The filling was sweet and juicy, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this again.