Best 5 Old Fashioned Southern Butter Rolls Recipes

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Southern butter rolls have a history going back generations. These soft and fluffy rolls have a delicate crumb and a golden brown crust. Perfect for any occasion, they are a staple of Southern cuisine and a favorite side dish for many meals. They can be served warm or at room temperature and are often slathered with butter or jam.

This article provides three different recipes for making Southern butter rolls. The first is a classic recipe that has been passed down through many generations. The second is a variation that uses buttermilk, adding a slight tang to the rolls. The third recipe uses a bread machine to make the rolls, making them even easier to prepare.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and versatile rolls. Serve them alongside your favorite Southern dishes, or enjoy them as a snack on their own. With their soft and fluffy texture, golden brown crust, and delicate flavor, these rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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

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.

OLD-FASHIONED SOUTHERN ROLLS



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This can't-fail recipe is very easy to make. They are the only rolls I make anymore. Everyone wants the recipe.

Provided by GRANNYROB

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup milk
½ cup shortening
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup cold water
1 egg
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
5 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in the shortening and sugar; stir until melted. Add cold water and let cool until lukewarm.
  • Pour milk mixture into a large bowl. Add egg and yeast; mix well. Beat in 3 cups of flour and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Sift in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 cup flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Divide each piece in half and form into 24 rolls. Place the rounds in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan or on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 194.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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 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.

BUTTER ROLLS RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by LRay

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 can biscuits
1 stick butter
Nutmeg (optional)
Cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 7×11 casserole dish. Prepare sauce by combining milk, sugar and vanilla in a sauce pan and bring to slow boil. While this is boiling prepare the biscuits. Open canned biscuits. On a floured surface, roll out each biscuit until fairly flat and sprinkle with sugar and add small chips of butter and then roll or close the biscuit. Biscuits may also be sprinkled with cinnamon and/or nutmeg if desired. Place into casserole dish opens side down. When all of the biscuits have been placed in the casserole dish cover with the milk sauce. Bake 30 to 40 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter for the best flavor. If you don't have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter and omit the added salt in the recipe.
  • Make sure the butter is very cold before you start working with it. This will help prevent the butter from melting into the dough and creating a greasy mess.
  • Work quickly when you're assembling the rolls. The longer the butter sits at room temperature, the more likely it is to melt and make the dough difficult to work with.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • Don't over-knead the dough. Over-kneading will make the rolls tough.
  • Let the rolls rise until they're double in size. This will help ensure that they're light and fluffy.
  • Bake the rolls until they're golden brown. This will give them a delicious crust and a tender interior.
  • Serve the rolls warm with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include butter, honey, and jam.

Conclusion:

These old-fashioned Southern butter rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With their soft and fluffy texture and buttery flavor, these rolls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a classic Southern recipe, give these butter rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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