Amish Gooey Rhubarb Rolls

Ingredients

Rolls

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons cold shortening
• 1 cup sweet milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 dashes nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups finely chopped rhubarb

Sauce

• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.

3. 3

   Using a pastry knife or forks, cut the shortening into the flour mixture, then add the milk and mix well.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, combine the sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon; set aside.

5. 5

   Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thick, spread generously with the softened butter, then spread with the chopped rhubarb and sprinkle over the sugar mixture.

6. 6

   Roll up the dough like a jellyroll or cinnamon rolls, and cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces.

7. 7

   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot water, butter, sugar, flour, and salt, and bring to a boil; let boil for 3 minutes to make a sweet sauce, then remove from heat and set aside.

8. 8

   Butter a 9x9-inch pan, then place the dough roll slices in the pan; pour the sauce over and around the slices.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees F for about 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown.

10. 10

    Notes: you can substitute diced apples for the rhubarb.