Air Fryer Jam Roly-Poly Spiral Bakes

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Air Fryer Jam Roly-Poly Spiral Bakes

Jam roly-poly is school-dinner royalty: a soft suet dough rolled around jam and steamed until every slice carries a bright red spiral. Cutting the roll into individual spirals lets a domestic air fryer cook it evenly. Foil traps steam first; a short uncovered finish gives the tops a gentle crust.

Air Fryer Jam Roly-Poly Spiral Bakes
Air Fryer Jam Roly-Poly Spiral Bakes preparation stage

You’ll Need

For the Spiral Bakes
250g self-raising flour
120g shredded vegetable or beef suet
30g caster sugar
Pinch of sea salt
150-170ml cold milk
160g raspberry or strawberry jam
20g butter, for the tin
3 tbsp boiling water
Optional but dangerous
Hot custard
Extra warm jam
Cold pouring cream
Equipment
One buttered 20cm round air-fryer-safe cake tin and foil

Method

Mix the flour, suet, sugar and salt.

Add enough cold milk to make a soft, non-sticky dough and handle it as little as possible.

Roll the dough on a floured surface into a 30 x 22cm rectangle.

Spread over the jam, leaving a 2cm border, then roll from a long edge without squeezing.

Cut into eight spirals and arrange them cut-side up in the buttered tin.

Pour the boiling water around the edge, cover the tin tightly with foil and preheat the air fryer to 165°C.

Air fry for 27 minutes, then uncover and cook at 190°C for 6-9 minutes.

Rest for 5 minutes and serve warm while the centres remain soft.

Lad Tip: Leave a clean border around the jam and roll gently. Overfilling feels generous right up until the jam escapes, burns on the tin and sends you an invoice.

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