200 g self-raising flour
100 g vegetable suet
Finely-grated zest and juice of 1 small lemon
1 medium egg, beaten
2–4 tbsp milk or water
200 g red jam of your choice such as plum, cherry, raspberry or strawberry
1 pinch salt
Custard or cream to serve.
Stir the flour, suet, salt and lemon zest together then work to a firm dough with the lemon juice, egg and milk or water.
Roll out to a rectangle about 25 x 20.5 cm (10 x 8 in) and spread jam to within 2.5 cm (1 in) of the edges. Roll up starting from a short end and seal the edges well with a little water.
Set the roll on a sheet of well buttered foil and wrap, making sure you seal the ends well. If you are feeling traditional use cheesecloth or a shirt sleeve to steam in.
Set in a steamer and steam for 2 hours.
2 hours