A Warm Slice of Simplicity
Spelt Jam Roly-Poly gives you a soft, lightly nutty sponge wrapped around sweet strawberry jam. The grain adds gentle flavour without making the pudding heavy. The recipe stays simple, calm, and quick to put together. It suits busy days and keeps the comfort of a classic British pudding alive.
Why You’ll Enjoy This Recipe
This version uses spelt flour for a more tender bite and a natural, wholesome feel. The dough rolls well and stays moist as it bakes. The jam brings gentle sweetness, so the pudding stays balanced rather than rich. It works as a family-friendly dessert that needs no fuss and delivers warm satisfaction every time.
Spelt Jam Roly-Poly
Description
A soft, warm sponge made with spelt flour, rolled with sweet strawberry jam. The pudding stays tender, flavourful, and easy to slice. Ideal for a cosy dessert that works for beginners and suits most seasons.
Ingredients
Dough:
Filling:
Instructions
Heat the oven.
- Preheat to 180°C (fan 160°C). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Mix the dry ingredients.
- Combine spelt flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Rub in the butter.
- Use your fingertips to blend butter into the flour until it looks like soft crumbs.
Add the milk.
- Pour milk into the bowl and mix until a soft dough forms. Do not over-mix.
Roll the dough.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle roughly 25×30 cm.
Spread the jam.
- Cover the dough with strawberry jam, leaving a small border around the edges.
Roll the pudding.
- Roll from the short edge to form a neat log. Pinch the seam gently.
Brush and bake.
- Place on the tray, seam-side down, brush with milk, and bake for 35 minutes until golden and firm.
Slice and serve.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then cut into thick slices.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Cholesterol 18mg6%
- Sodium 90mg4%
- Potassium 150mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 17g
- Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Additional Notes
Serve warm with custard, cream, or ice cream. For a crispier finish, bake uncovered. For a softer finish, tent loosely with foil in the last 10 minutes.
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap strawberry jam for raspberry, cherry, or apricot.
- Add orange zest to the dough for a brighter flavour.
- Use half wholemeal spelt for a deeper, nutty taste.
