1 Grease a 12cm x 22cm medium loaf pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 4cm above edges of pan.

2 Place flour, baking powder, and butter in a food processor. Process until combined. Add egg and milk. Process until mixture comes together to form a soft and sticky dough.

3 Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Dust lightly with flour. Roll out to form a 20cm x 40cm rectangle. Spread with jam. Sprinkle with cherries. Starting from one short side, roll up dough to enclose filling. Place seam-side down in prepared pan. Brush with extra milk.

4 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 45 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Stand in pan for about 5 minutes before lifting out onto a wire rack to cool.

5 Serve loaf warm or cold and cut into thick slices.

Note: Any flavour of jam can be used in this recipe. Loaf is best served on the day of making.