Butter rolls served in milk sauce
- Carbohydrate 339.782420965739 g
- Cholesterol 319.483716097519 mg
- Fat 234.345630189059 g
- Fiber 16.0462002294733 g
- Protein 49.6604401392984 g
- Saturated Fat 114.446892122317 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (1369g)
- Sodium 5708.30001636819 mg
- Sugar 323.736220736266 g
- Trans Fat 14.1903614122455 g
- Calories 3687 calories
Step-by-step
- Cut shortening into flour really well with a fork.
- Stir in 1/2 cup milk.
- Roll into a ball.
- Roll out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 7x10).
- Spread softened butter over dough and sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg over top.
- Roll up like a jelly roll and pinch.
- Cut into 1 inch thick slices.
- Place into a lightly greased 8x8 dish.
- Heat milk sauce ingredients over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it bubbles.
- Pour some over rolls in pan.
- Bake 30-40 minutes or until brown.
- Let sit for a few minutes once done.
- After you put each roll on a plate, spoon more sauce over it and serve.
Dough Handling and Fat Distribution
Measuring flour by weight instead of volume prevents dense doughs that refuse to rise. Cut shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal before adding the half-cup of milk. Rolling the dough into a precise 7x10-inch rectangle ensures even thickness during the jelly-roll phase. Softened butter must be spread in a thin, uniform layer so the cinnamon, nutmeg, and quarter-cup of sugar adhere uniformly without pooling. Pinching the final seam securely stops the spirals from unraveling during the baking window of 30 to 40 minutes.
Simmering the Milk Sauce
Cooking the milk and sugar mixture requires constant stirring over medium heat to prevent scalding the dairy proteins on the bottom of the pan. Boiling points demand vigilance, so watch for bubbling edges before pulling the saucepan from the heat. Pouring only a portion of the liquid over the raw slices before baking allows the dough to absorb moisture gradually. Spooning the reserved sauce over individual servings immediately after plating adds back the glossy finish lost during baking.
