Rhubarb Rolls

Quick rolls with a sweetened rhubarb filling and a simple syrup glaze. It is a wonderful rhubarb dessert that always bring requests for the recipe. Easy and quick to make. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 342 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups finely chopped rhubarb

Recipe Instructions

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.