Best 7 Old Timey Butter Rolls Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey through time as we explore the art of creating old-fashioned butter rolls, a delightful treat loved for generations. These golden gems, with their soft, fluffy interiors and melt-in-your-mouth texture, evoke a sense of nostalgia and warm memories. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your kitchen adventures, let's uncover the secrets to crafting these classic rolls that will become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMOTHER'S OLD FASHIONED BUTTER ROLL



Grandmother's Old Fashioned Butter Roll image

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

GRANDMA RITA'S SOFT BUTTER ROLLS



Grandma Rita's Soft Butter Rolls image

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 TIMEY BUTTER ROLLS



Old Timey Butter Rolls image

My husband's grandmother made these when he was a young boy. It took me 23 years but I finally learned to make them "almost" as good as those cooked by his beloved Mama Heath

Provided by Gwen Howell

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c self rising flour
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c milk, whole
1 stick butter, softened
1/4 c sugar
MILK SAUCE
2 c milk, whole
2/3 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Cut shortening into flour really well with a fork. Stir in milk. On a floured surface, dump out dough and press together with your hands to form a ball. Roll out into a rectangle (about 7×10 in size). Spread softened butter over dough and then sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon over top. Roll it up like a jelly roll and press it together lightly. Cut into pinwheels.
  • 2. Place pinwheels into a lightly greased 8×8 baking dish. In medium sauce pan, combine all milk sauce ingredients. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble lightly. Pour over rolls in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until rolls are lightly browned on top.
  • 3. Remove from oven and allow to sit for a few minutes for the rolls to soak up sauce. After you put each roll on a plate, spoon more sauce over it.

OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN BUTTER ROLLS



Old-Fashioned Southern Butter Rolls image

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.

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

OLD TIMEY BUTTER ROLL DESSERT



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I serve these as a dessert for after dinner but you can serve these anytime.

Provided by anne girucky

Categories     Biscuits

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c self rising flour
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c milk
1 stick butter
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
FOR THE MILK SAUCE
2 c milk
2/3 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Cut shortening into flour really well with a fork.Stir in milk
  • 2. On a floured surface,dump out dough and press together with your hands to form a ball.
  • 3. Roll out into a rectangle (about 7x10 in size). Spread softened butter over dough and then sprinkle 1/4 cup and cinnamon on top.Roll it up like a jelly roll and press it together lightly.
  • 4. Cut into slices about inch thick each. Place into a lightly greased 8x8 baking dish.
  • 5. In medium sauce pot,combine all milk sauce ingredients. Heat over medium heat,stirring constantly,until mixture begins to bubble lightly. Pour over rolls in pan.
  • 6. Bake at 350* for 30-40 minutes,or until rolls are lightly browned on top

OLD TIMEY BUTTER ROLL DESSERT RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Old Timey Butter Roll Dessert Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by HyzQueen

Number Of Ingredients 11

For the Butter Rolls
2 Cups Self Rising Flour
1/2 Cup Shortening
1/2 Cup Milk
1 stick (1/2 Cup) Butter, softened (course you can use margarine, don't make no special trips to the store!)
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Milk Sauce
2 Cups milk
2/3 Cups Sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • 1.Cut shortening into flour really well with a fork. Stir in milk. 2.On a floured surface, dump out dough and press together with your hands to form a ball. 3.Roll out into a rectangle (about 7×10 in size). Spread softened butter over dough and then sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon over top. Roll it up like a jelly roll and press it together lightly. 4.Cut into nine slices about one inch thick each. Place into a lightly greased 8×8 baking dish. 5.In medium sauce pot, combine all milk sauce ingredients. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble lightly. Pour over rolls in pan. 6.Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes, or until rolls are lightly browned on top. 7.Allow to sit for a few minutes once it is done for the rolls to soak up more sauce. After you put each roll on a plate, spoon more sauce over it.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create a flaky crust and prevent the rolls from becoming too greasy.
  • Laminate the dough: This technique, which involves folding the dough and butter together several times, will also help to create a flaky crust.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Be gentle when mixing and kneading the dough.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will help the dough to double in size and become light and airy.
  • Bake the rolls until they are golden brown: This will ensure that the rolls are cooked through and have a crispy crust.

Conclusion:

These old-timey butter rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft, fluffy interior and crispy, flaky crust, these rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a classic side dish, give these old-timey butter rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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