Grandmother's Old Fashioned Butter Roll

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Stir in cold water and gently press the dough together to form a ball. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Spread softened butter evenly over the pastry, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Roll up the dough tightly, jelly-roll style, starting from one long edge, and pinch to seal the seam. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 12 even slices. Place the rolls in the prepared pan, cut-side up. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a small saucepan, heat milk, 2/3 cup sugar, and vanilla over medium heat until the mixture begins to gently simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. (8 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Pour the warm milk mixture evenly over the rolls in the pan. (1 minute)

Recipe View 35 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the rolls are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly, about 30 to 40 minutes.