Old-Fashioned Butter Rolls

This recipe for Old-Fashioned Butter Rolls is a simple, comforting dessert with a taste of old-world charm. These tender, flaky rolls, filled with butter and sugar, are baked to a golden brown and then bathed in a warm, sweet vanilla milk sauce. They are best served warm, offering a cozy and nostalgic treat that’s perfect for a rainy afternoon or a family gathering.

Old-Fashioned Butter Rolls

Ingredients:

For the Rolls:

Instructions:

1. Step 1: Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine the flour and a pinch of salt. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in just enough ice water to form a stiff dough.
2. Step 2: Roll & Fill: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out very thin. Use a small saucer to cut the dough into rounds. Spread each round with softened butter, then sprinkle generously with sugar. Tightly roll each round into a log.
3. Step 3: Bake the Rolls: Place the rolls in a buttered baking dish. Bake at 400°F (200°C) until they are slightly browned.
4. Step 4: Prepare the Dip: While the rolls are baking, heat the milk in a small saucepan. Add enough sugar to make it sweet to your liking and stir in about a teaspoon of vanilla. The mixture should be very hot but not boiling.
5. Step 5: Finish & Serve: Once the rolls are slightly browned, carefully pour the hot milk mixture over them. Return the dish to the oven for another 10-15 minutes. These rolls are best served warm.

Tips & Variations

For a delicious twist on this recipe, combine dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and finely chopped pecans. Sprinkle this mixture over the buttered surface of the dough before rolling them up.