Baking Recipes - Swiss Roll Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 1 Swiss roll

• 3 eggs

• 75 g/3 oz caster sugar

• 75 g/3 oz plain flour, sifted

• 1 tablespoon hot water

• 3 tablespoons warmed jam

• caster sugar, for dredging

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Method:

1. Line and grease an 18 x 28 cm/7 x 11 inch Swiss roll tin.

2. Whisk the eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl over a saucepan of hot water until thick enough to leave a trail. (Hot water is unnecessary if you are using an electric whisk.)

3. Fold in the flour and water, then turn into the prepared Swiss roll tin.

4. Bake in a preheated oven, 200°C (400°F), Gas Mark 6, for 8-10 minutes, until the cake springs back when lightly pressed.

5. Turn out the roll on to a sheet of greaseproof paper dredged with sugar. Peel off the lining paper and trim the edges. Spread lightly with the jam and roll up quickly.

6. Hold in position for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Dredge with caster sugar before serving.