Butter Rolls aka Biscuit Butter Rolls

8-10 rolls servings Prep: 15 m Cook: 15 m Total: 30 m Beginner
Butter Rolls aka Biscuit Butter Rolls
Posted in response to a request for butter rolls—these easy sweet rolls use canned biscuit dough stuffed with butter and sugar, then baked and topped with a warm spiced milk sauce. They’re absolutely delectable warm and reheat beautifully the next day.

Ingredients

  • 1 can biscuits (8-10 count)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • Sauce:
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Roll out each biscuit to 4" or 5" in diameter on a floured surface.
  2. Drop a teaspoon of butter and of sugar into the center of each biscuit. Bring the four corners of the dough together in the center and pinch together tightly.
  3. Bake according to the instructions on the biscuit can (typically 350°F for 10-13 minutes until golden brown).
  4. For the sauce, place the flour, sugar and cloves in a saucepan. Take the 2 cups of milk and microwave for 5-6 minutes on high or until boiling (milk won’t scorch in the microwave and this helps in making the sauce a little more user friendly). Remove from microwave and gradually pour into the saucepan with dry ingredients, using a whisk to evenly blend the dry ingredients with the liquid. Cook over low heat until thick, stirring constantly so as not to scorch the bottom of the pan. This should take about 5-8 minutes. Once sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon, pour over rolls in the same baking pan.
  5. These are absolutely delectable warm, but they are really good the next day. They should be refrigerated and can be re-warmed in the microwave.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my sauce lumpy?

A: Make sure to whisk constantly while adding the hot milk to the dry ingredients. Add the milk gradually rather than all at once, and keep whisking until smooth before putting it on the heat.

Q: Can I make these ahead?

A: Yes! These rolls actually taste great the next day. Refrigerate them with the sauce and reheat individual servings in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Tips and Techniques

For easier handling, make sure to pinch the corners of the dough together very tightly so the butter and sugar don’t leak out during baking. You can also freeze the stuffed rolls before baking and bake them directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • canned biscuits: homemade biscuit dough
  • cloves: cinnamon or nutmeg

Equipment Needed

  • rolling pin
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • microwave-safe container