MOM'S OLD FASHION BUTTER ROLL 
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 c. sugar, divided
2 c. milk, whole or half and half
3 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. butter, softened
3 tsp. vanilla, divided
Nutmeg

Sift flour, baking powder and salt in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add buttermilk. Stir just enough with fork to make a soft dough, turn out on floured surface. Knead gently about 10 times. Roll out to about a 14 inch square, spread with 1/2 of soft butter.

Stir 1/3 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla in small bowl. Sprinkle over butter. Roll up dough like jelly roll, cut in 1-inch slices. Place in greased 12 x 8 inch baking dish, cut side down. Dot with rest (1/4 cup) of butter. Sprinkle with rest of sugar (2/3 cup). Combine milk and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour over slices. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Baste during baking. Serve warm.

 

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