Best 8 Butter Rolls Old School Recipes

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In the realm of culinary traditions, few baked goods evoke such a nostalgic warmth and comforting aroma as the classic butter rolls, also known as "Old School Butter Rolls." These golden-brown rolls, with their soft and fluffy texture and rich, buttery flavor, have been a staple in many households for generations. Whether served as a hearty breakfast companion, an afternoon snack, or a delightful addition to special occasions, butter rolls hold a special place in our hearts and memories. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of crafting these timeless treats, providing you with a comprehensive guide to creating perfect old-school butter rolls that will transport you back to cherished moments of yesteryear.

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OLD FASHIONED BUTTER ROLLS



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This is an old fashioned recipe that has been around for years. You'll want to save this one!

Provided by The Southern Lady

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup shortening (I used Crisco)
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white granulated sugar (can use brown sugar)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
1/2 cup white or brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder, cut in the shortening until mixture is like coarse crumbs, add water and make into a ball. Put out onto floured surface and cut in half. Roll each half into an oblong about 6 x 10 inches. Add filling ingredients.

GRANDMA RITA'S SOFT BUTTER ROLLS



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Want a roll that stays soft for days? Try these fluffy, soft rolls made with butter and love. This is my Grandma's recipe. The rolls are quick to rise due to the two packages of yeast. A special thanks to Baking Nana for writing the directions that are clear and easy to follow.

Provided by Lela

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 1h55m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 ½ cups bread flour, divided, or as needed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed, for dusting

Steps:

  • Pour milk into a glass 2-cup measuring cup and heat in the microwave until it starts to boil and climb the sides, about 1 minute. Add butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt to the scalded milk; set aside to cool until it gets below 110 degrees F (45 degrees C).
  • Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour milk mixture into the yeast mixture; add 2 cups bread flour and egg. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, until the dough is smooth and a little tacky.
  • Turn dough out onto a sheet of flour-dusted waxed paper and lightly knead to pull dough together; shape into a ball. Place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide dough into thirds. Break each third into six evenly sized balls and arrange onto prepared baking sheet. Cover balls with a towel to rise further for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 156.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN BUTTER ROLLS



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This is a very old recipe. I've read that butter rolls may have originally come about as a way for Southern cooks to use up biscuit dough scraps. Whatever the history behind this old-timey treat, it's one of my favorite comfort foods. Try adding finely chopped apple to the filling.

Provided by Cat Berner

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened (can use less)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups milk
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease a large baking dish; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut shortening in until mixture looks like course crumbs. Add water, and stir just until combined. Use your hands to press dough together until it forms a ball.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface, and roll dough out into a large rectangle. The dough should be rolled fairly thinly, like you would dough for cinnamon rolls. Spread butter evenly over the top, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg. Roll up tightly, and pinch ends to seal. Cut into 12 equal slices. Place cut side down in baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, heat 2/3 cup sugar, milk, and vanilla until bubbles form. Remove from heat, and pour over top of rolls. Bake 30-40 minutes.
  • *Note: These rolls can also be made without the milk sauce if you'd like, with a little milk or cream being poured over individual servings instead.

GRANDMOTHER'S OLD FASHIONED BUTTER ROLL



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If you like butter, you'll love these simple but delicious butter rolls. They're baked in a sweet milk sauce. Just the thing for a cold morning.

Provided by Donna Young

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat 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 mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in water and press dough together with your hands. Roll out pastry into a large rectangle. Spread the 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 mixture begins to bubble. Pour milk mixture over rolls.
  • Bake in preheated oven until brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 195.8 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

OLD FASHIONED BUTTER ROLLS



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Provided by Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or cinnamon)
2 cups milk
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, cut the shortening into the flour using a pastry blender or two forks. The goal is to get the shortening cut into tiny pea-size pieces.
  • Add the water and stir until combined. Use your hands to gently knead the dough until it holds together.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll the dough into a thin rectangle that is about 10x16-inches. Spread the soft butter to cover the dough then sprinkle with the sugar and nutmeg (or cinnamon). Carefully and tightly roll the dough up jelly roll style and pinch to seal the long edge. Cut the dough into 12 even rolls and place them into the prepared dish.

OLD FASHION BUTTER ROLLS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-24940

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups self rising flour
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 stick butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Milk Sauce
2 cups milk
2/3 cups Sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease up a 7×11 casserole dish with some butter or cooking spray. Pour your flour into a large mixing bowl. Cut your shortening into the flour until mixture looks like crumbs. Add the milk, and stir until combined. Do not over mix. Form a ball using your hands. On a floured surface, roll dough out into a large rectangle. Spread the butter equally over the top, and then sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll up tight like you are making cinnamon rolls. Pinch ends to seal. Cut into 12 equal slices. Place cut side down in casserole dish. In a saucepan, heat remaining milk, sugar and vanilla until bubbles form. Remove from heat, and pour over top of rolls. Bake 30-40 minutes.

OLD FASHIONED BUTTER ROLLS



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GRAB THEM WHILE THEY ARE HOT!DON'T FORGET THE COFFEE.....

Provided by FANNIE MCCOY @ZAYDEN2

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) vegetable shortening
1/2 cup(s) water
3/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1/4 cup(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
2 cup(s) milk
2/3 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Steps:

  • PREHEAT OVEN TO 350*,LIGHTLY GREASE A 7X11 INCH BAKING PAN
  • IN A LARGE BOWL MIX TOGETHER FLOUR AND SALT, CUT IN SHORTENING MIX THOURGHLY UNTILL MIXTURE RESUMBLES BREADCRUMBS (USE A PASTRY BLENDER IF POSSIBLE) STIR IN WATER AND PRESS DOUGH TOGETHER WITH YOUR HANDS, ROLL OUT PASTRY INTO A LARGE RECTANGLE. SPREAD THE BUTTER EVENLY OVER PASTRY. NOW SPRINKLE ON 1/4 CUP OF SUGAR AND NUTMEG.ROLL UP THE DOUGH (JELLY ROLL STYLE)AND PINCH TO SEAL. NOW CUT INTO 12 EVEN SLICES.PLACE THE ROLLS IN THE PREPARED PAN.
  • IN A SMALL SAUCEPAN HEAT THE MILK,2/3C. SUGAR,ANDVANILLA UNTIL MIXTURE BEGANS TO BUBBLE, POUR MILK MIXTURE OVER ROLLS.
  • BAKE IN PREHEATED OVEN UNTIL BROWN ABOUT 40MIN.

OLD TIMEY BUTTER ROLL DESSERT



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This is an old recipe that my great grandmother used to make. It is very similar to a cobbler but without any fruit.

Provided by bfalck

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups whole milk

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place stick of margarine in a 9X13 casserole dish (I prefer metal over glass for this recipe).
  • Mix together all of the ingredients for the batter and pour over the melted margarine. DO NOT MIX!
  • In a different bowl, mix all the ingredients for the sauce and then pour it over the batter. Again, DO NOT MIX.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 344.6, Carbohydrate 98.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 75.4, Protein 8.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Ensure that the butter is cold and cubed before adding it to the flour mixture. This will help create flaky layers in the rolls.
  • Work the dough quickly to avoid over-developing the gluten. This will also help prevent the rolls from becoming tough.
  • Let the rolls rise in a warm place until they are doubled in size. This will help ensure that they are light and airy.
  • Bake the rolls in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. This will give them a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.

Conclusion:

With a little time and effort, you can easily make delicious, old-school butter rolls at home. These rolls are perfect for any occasion, from a casual breakfast or lunch to a special holiday dinner. So next time you're looking for a classic, comforting bread recipe, give these butter rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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