Swiss Roll

babybe11

hi all, i've just made my first ever swiss roll and while it tastes delicious it cracked when i rolled it. have i left a step out or overcooked it? can anyone help?
it was lovely especially because i found some homemade apple and ginger jam a friend had given me ages ago. i used this a filling but i'd love to know how to sytop it cracking.
deb
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kal25

Sorry don't have an answer but wondered where you found how to do this? Thinki the kids would love to have a go at this at the weekend;)
U know I think I will have to stop coming on here. This week I have been [STRIKE]tempted[/STRIKE] made to make fudge and muffins, ow this comes along. Not good for my figure u know:A

tickleoria_2

Did you cover the sponge in a damp tea-towel while it cooled? This helps to keep the 'crust' moist until it has been rolled. However- even this is not always completely fool proof...

babybe11

yes i got the recipe from a really old good housekeeping book. i'm just learning to bake with the help of a friend who comes over to hold my hand while i make a mess of things.
i did use a damp tea towel and followed the recipe to the letter. so i dont know what to do next time?
i used 3 eggs and 3 oz caster sugar whisked really well till thickened, then added flour and drop of water cooked for 15 mins and that was that.
i hope our next venture of american style cherry and choco chip cookies turn out better.
deb
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kal25

Don't be disheartened babybe11 . U will learn by your mistakes and find ur own way of doing things. I make fairy cakes that often with the kids I don't even need to read the reciepe book:rotfl: . However, I think I still suprise people,even my mum on my baking. Xmas 2007 the family came for dinner as many of us don't like xmas pud I made chocolate sponge cake, my mum nearly fell off her chair when I said I'd made it.
Keep going and eventually u will get better. Just think of all the taste testing:A