Hairy Bikers Jam Roly Poly Recipe
Crave warm and sticky pudding? This Hairy Bikers Jam Roly Poly Recipe is pure British comfort. Suet pastry rolled with sweet jam and steamed to perfection. Learn how to make Hairy Bikers Jam Roly Poly at home.
Ingredients
- 250 g self-raising flour.
- 125 g shredded suet or butter for lighter version.
- 150 ml cold water approx.
- Pinch of salt.
- 4-5 tablespoons strawberry jam or any thick jam.
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar for dusting.
- Extra flour for dusting.
- Butter for greasing parchment.
Instructions
Make the Suet Pastry
- Mix flour, suet, and salt in a bowl. Add cold water bit by bit. Stir until it forms a soft dough. Don't overwork it. Knead lightly on floured surface. Pastry should be smooth and elastic.
Roll Out the Dough
- Dust surface with flour. Roll dough into 20x30cm rectangle. About 1cm thick. Keep edges neat. Use rolling pin gently. This shape holds the jam well.
Spread the Jam
- Warm jam slightly to spread easy. Spread evenly over dough. Leave 1cm border on edges. Too much jam leaks out. Smell that fruity sweetness already?
Roll It Up Tight
- Start from short end. Roll dough like a sausage. Keep it tight but not too tight. Seal edges by pressing. This traps the jam inside perfectly.
Wrap for Steaming
- Grease parchment paper. Place roll seam-side down on paper. Roll paper around it loosely. Twist ends. Tie with string. Foil on top seals steam.
Steam the Pudding
- Fill steamer with boiling water. Place pudding in steamer. Cover and steam 1.5 hours. Check water level often. Top up if needed. Kitchen fills with cozy aroma.
Cool and Serve
- Lift out carefully. Unwrap gently. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice into thick rounds. Dust with sugar. Serve hot with custard. Pure bliss awaits.
Notes
- Use cold water for flaky pastry.
- Warm jam spreads better, less tearing.
- Don't overfill—jam expands when hot.
- Variation: Apple sauce instead of jam.
- Chocolate spread for kids' delight.
- Golden syrup drizzle for extra stickiness.
- Bake version: 180°C for 30 mins wrapped in foil.
- Lighter: Swap suet for butter or lard.