South African Roly-Poly Baked Dessert

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2
Traditional South African Roly-Poly Baked Dessert
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Prep

25 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs , beaten
milk , a few tablespoons , see instructions
1 teaspoon vanilla
apricot jam
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
340
Sugar
26g
Fat
14g
Roly-Poly Baked Dessert is a traditional South African dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This rich dessert is made with a tender and flaky dough, which is rolled up with a sweet apricot jam filling and baked to golden perfection. The dessert is then soaked in a sticky caramel sauce, rounding out the flavors and adding decadence to every bite. This dessert is perfect for sharing with family and friends on a special occasion or as an after-dinner treat. The Roly-Poly Baked Dessert is sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3.Add the butter to the bowl and mix well to combine.
4.Beat the eggs and mix them into the bowl along with the vanilla.
5.Add enough milk to form a soft dough.
6.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll into a large rectangle.
7.Spread apricot jam over the dough.
8.Roll up the dough, as if you were making a cinnamon roll.
9.Slice the rolled dough into rounds, about 1/2 inch thick.
10.Place the rounds into a buttered baking dish.
11.In a separate saucepan, combine the boiling water, sugar, and butter.
12.Bring the mixture to a boil and pour it over the rolled dough rounds.
13.Bake the dessert in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.

PROS

This sweet dessert combines a soft and flaky dough with a sweet apricot jam filling and a caramelized sauce.

The individual portion sizes make it perfect for entertaining or serving as a special treat.

CONS

The dessert is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed as an occasional indulgence.

The recipe can be time-consuming and require a bit of skill in rolling the dough.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The apricot jam filling adds some fruit to the dish and contains some beneficial nutrients and antioxidants.

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