Ingredients for Old Fashioned Southern Butter Rolls
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable shortening, chilled and cut into cubes
- 1 cup ice water
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (1/4 cup for sprinkling, 2/3 cup for sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Old Fashioned Southern Butter Rolls
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Cut in the chilled shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently form it into a ball.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle (approximately 12x18 inches), about 1/8 inch thick.
- Evenly spread the softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar, nutmeg, and optional chopped apple.
- Tightly roll the dough up from the long side, pinching the seam to seal.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal slices.
- Place the rolls, cut-side down, into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 2/3 cup sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and pour evenly over the rolls in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
61g
Fat
50g
Carbs
11g
