Old Fashion Southern Butter Roll

Old Fashion Southern Butter Roll
Butter Roll
2 c self rising flour
½ c shortening
½ c milk
1 stick butter, softened
¼ c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Milk Sauce
2 c milk
⅔ c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut shortening into flour with fork. Sir in milk. On a floured surface, dump out dough and press together with hands to form a ball. Roll into a rectangle (about 8x10). Spread softened butter over dough, sprinkle ¼ c sugar and cinnamon over top. Roll up and press together lightly. Slice and place in 8x8 baking dish.  In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbles just begin to form. Pour milk sauce over rolls. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly brown. Allow to sit and cool slightly. Great with vanilla ice cream.