Rhubarb Rolls

A wonderful rhubarb dessert that always bring requests for the recipe. Easy and quick to make. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.

Step: 2

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Dissolve 1 cup sugar in boiling water, then add 3 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat, and set syrup aside to cool.

Step: 3

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter. Stir in milk; mix lightly. Roll out on a floured surface into a rectangle shape about 12 inches long.

Step: 4

In another bowl, combine rhubarb, cinnamon, and 1 cup sugar. Spread evenly over roll, leaving a 1/2 inch edge. Roll dough tightly lengthwise, and seal the seam. Cut into twelve 1 inch sections. Arrange rolls in prepared pan. Pour syrup over rolls.

Step: 5

Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Per Serving: 342 calories; protein 2.9g; carbohydrates 59.9g; fat 11.1g; cholesterol 29.2mg; sodium 252.3mg.

The best flavour of the flour could make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Great taste or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard bread flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which not always getting bigger as well as clear bread.

To make this in a dough , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be done in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can work it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.