Grandmother’s Old Fashioned Butter Roll

Butter rolls are a classic Southern dessert that originated in the Appalachian region of the United States. They are often served warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Grandmother’s Old Fashioned Butter Roll

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• ³⁄₄ cup Milk
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add milk, stirring until the dough comes together.
5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
7. Spread the sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
8. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side.
9. Place the roll in a greased baking dish.
10. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Let it rest for 1 hour.
12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.