How to Make Grandmother's Old Fashioned Butter Roll - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandmother's Old Fashioned Butter Roll is a treasured family recipe that has been passed down for generations. This indulgent dessert is a classic comfort food that evokes warm memories of childhood and holiday gatherings.

The buttery, flaky pastry of the butter roll is reminiscent of a cross between a cinnamon roll and a croissant, with a rich, creamy filling that is simply irresistible. It is a treat that is sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth, and the recipe is surprisingly e...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut shortening in thoroughly with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in water and press dough together with your hands. Roll out the pastry into a large rectangle. Spread butter evenly over the pastry, then sprinkle on 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg. Roll up the dough jelly roll style and pinch to seal. Cut into 12 even slices. Place the rolls in the prepared pan.
  • In a small saucepan, heat milk, 2/3 cup sugar, and vanilla until the mixture begins to bubble. Pour milk mixture over rolls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    410 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 88mg