Swiss Roll

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Title

Swiss Roll

Subject

Roll, Tea

Description

The Swiss roll is believed to have originated in Germany, Austria, or Hungary; it was popular in England and former British colony, Hong Kong. The Hong Kong version of the Swiss roll is of a lighter variety and sold fresh daily. There are now a number of variations in flavour, such as strawberry, coffee and mango. Among the different flavours, chocolate is the most popular one. Price range: $10-$12. Popular places to buy the food: Hong Kong brand bakeries such as Maxim's and Saint Honore Bakery.

Creator

Unknown

Date

December 1852: Published in Utica, New York

Relation

Sponge Cake

Format

Made with flour, eggs, sugar and buttercream

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

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1852 to present

Alternative Title

Jelly Roll
Roll Cake
Cream Roll

IIIF Item Metadata

UUID

aaaa7300-fcb5-4acf-85f9-c28a75f72ece

Files

800px-hk_food_swiss_roll_saint_honore_cake.jpg

Collection

Pastries

Citation

Unknown, “Swiss Roll,” Food Culture in Hong Kong: CCCH9051 Group 40, accessed January 19, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-40/items/show/9.

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