South African Roly Poly Baked Dessert

Indulge in the comforting charm of a South African Roly Poly Baked Dessert, a delectable treat that combines soft, cinnamon-swirled dough with a rich, caramelized syrup. This traditional dessert is made from a simple yet irresistible dough infused with buttery layers, rolled up with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, and baked to golden perfection in a luscious brown sugar and vanilla sauce. It's delightfully easy to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep time, and serves as the perfect ending to any meal when paired with cream or custard. Bring a touch of nostalgia to your table with this warm, syrupy dessert that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Ideal for cozy gatherings or a sweet midweek indulgence, this dish blends timeless flavor with rustic elegance. Keywords: South African roly poly, cinnamon dessert, baked caramel pudding, easy roly poly recipe, traditional South African dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons butter (cold)
• 0.75 cups milk
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 1 cups water
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a deep baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Gradually add the milk to the flour mixture, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle roughly 12 inches by 8 inches.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.

Step 7

Starting from one of the long edges, carefully roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.

Step 8

Cut the rolled log into 6 even slices and place them with the cut side up in the prepared baking dish.

Step 9

In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 10

Carefully pour the hot syrup over the dough slices in the baking dish.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the syrup is bubbling.

Step 12

Allow the Roly Poly to cool for 5-10 minutes in the baking dish before serving warm with cream or custard.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(906.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2054.4

Total Fat 52.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 136.5mg	0%
Sodium 1955.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 367.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 180.3g
Protein 31.4g	0%

Vitamin D 116.5IU	0%
Calcium 348.6mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 660.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.8%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 71.2%