Berkshire Bacon Roly Poly Pudding

Berkshire Bacon Roly Poly Pudding

Ingredients: Berkshire Bacon Roly Poly Pudding

450g/16oz Plain Flour
175g/6oz Suet
Water to bind
175g/6oz Fat Bacon, chopped
A few sage leaves
2 Onions, chopped
Salt and Black Pepper

Preparation: Berkshire Bacon Roly Poly Pudding

1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour and suet . Add enough cold water to form a stiff dough.

2. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll out to an oblong 6mm/1/4 inch thickness.

3. In another bowl, mix together the bacon, onions, sage, salt and pepper.

4. Place the bacon mixture on the pastry leaving a border of about 5cm/2inches on all sides then roll the suet pastry up to enclose the bacon. Seal the dough by squeezing at both ends then wrap the pudding in a dampened, floured cloth.

5. Boil for about 2 hours, topping up with extra water as necessary. Serve hot with vegetables.