200g self-raising flour
100g vegetable suet
finely grated zest and juice 1 small lemon
1 medium egg, beaten
2-4 tbsp milk or water
200g red jam of your choice such as plum, cherry, raspberry or strawberry
pinch salt
custard, cream or ice cream to serve
PREPARATION:
1. Stir the flour, suet, salt and lemon zest together then work to a firm dough with the lemon juice, egg and milk or water.
2. Roll out to a rectangle about 25 x 20.5 cm/10 x 8in and spread jam to within 2.5cm/1in of the edges. Roll up starting from a short end and seal the edges well with a little water.
3. Set the roll on a sheet of well buttered foil and wrap, making sure you seal the ends well.
4. Set in a steamer and steam for 2 hrs. Serve in slices with custard, cream or ice cream.