Sunday, December 21, 2008

Knock out Christmas morning hunger...


Yes, since ya'll asked so nicely, and I didn't want ya'll starving or anything.......never mind the sugar plums you've already been nibbling on....

I give you the Old Fashion Butter Rolls recipe:


3 c. all purpose flour

1 T. baking powder

1 t. salt

1/3 c. shortening (it's a very old recipe and actually calls for lard, in case you are so inclined....)

1 c. milk

3/4 c. butter

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 t. vanilla (nutmeg can be substituted if you'd rather)


Mix all together with fingertips. Knead until smooth on biscuit board. Roll out 1/4 inch thick on board. Spread with 3/4 c. softened butter, sprinkle 1 1/2 c. sugar on top. Roll up jelly roll fashion. Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Place in a 9 x 13 cake pan; slowly pour enough boiling water over the rolls to cover them. (this is important because it makes the yummy, yummy sauce). Sprinkle 1 t. vanilla over the top. Bake 350 degrees for one hour until browned. Serve with whipping cream. Serve 8-10. We never use the whipping cream because we like them with just the sauce......don't be afraid to lick your fingers.......it's basically a Christmas tradition for us, so we look forward to them all year long.

Merry Christmas Ya'll!!!

12 comments:

Controlling My Chaos said...

Oooh, yummy. Thank you for the recipe!

Cathy said...

Thanks for posting the recipe Suzanne! Looks yummy.

Paula@SweetPea said...

They sound really good. Your family must look forward to them all year long.

Designs on 47th Street said...

Oh! This sounds sooo good! I love rolls of any sort and this looks like one I will definitely want to try. Thank you so much, Suzanne! It's nice to know we can also lick our fingers!;)

Bo said...

I wish I had one of those right now! These sound easy enough...so I think I'll give them a try. Thanks!
Merry Christmas, ;-) Bo

My Days with Daisy said...

I was looking for something for Christmas morning!

Lori said...

I follow your blog and I wanted to wish you a happy holiday season and many blessings for the New Year!

Lori

Liz Harrell said...

I hope you had a merry Christmas!
Hugs,
Liz

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

That sounds yummy! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

LuLu said...

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Happy HolidAYS,
Lulu

Rebecca said...

Oh boy. Just what I needed. A fantastic recipe to try for New Year's morning...on top of everything else I've been stuffing in this holiday season. Thank you, I think... :)

Sandy said...

oh, very yummy recipe. happy new yr!