Aunt Lois Butter Roll Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Aunt Lois' Butter Rolls! This quick and easy recipe, inspired by a classic Southern dessert, delivers melt-in-your-mouth rolls bursting with buttery, spiced goodness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful treat, these rolls are sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to experience a taste of Southern comfort food at its finest!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 627.7 kcal
Protein 16g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aunt Lois Butter Roll

  • 1 tube (16 ounces) refrigerated biscuits or enough homemade biscuit dough to yield 8-10 biscuits
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (¾ cup for topping, ¼ cup for sprinkling)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Aunt Lois Butter Roll

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your favorite biscuit dough recipe (or use store-bought biscuits). Roll out each biscuit as thinly as possible on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Spread each biscuit with 1 tablespoon of softened butter.
  4. Sprinkle each biscuit generously with 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar and a pinch of ground nutmeg.
  5. Tightly roll up each biscuit like a jelly roll.
  6. Arrange the rolled biscuits in a well-buttered 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 cups milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the sugar-milk mixture evenly over the rolls in the casserole dish.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the topping is bubbly.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

98g

Carbs

21g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Aunt Lois Butter Roll?

Aunt Lois Butter Roll takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Aunt Lois Butter Roll?

Aunt Lois Butter Roll has approximately 627.7 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 59 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Aunt Lois Butter Roll?

The key ingredients for Aunt Lois Butter Roll are Biscuits, Butter, Sugar, Nutmeg, Milk, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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