Butter Rolls!

I came home today and Carlton suggested we make his family's old BUTTER ROLL Recipe!
I was honored to help him make it! here goes...

OLD FASHIONED BUTTER ROLL

4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar1 c butter, melted
2 tbsp. cinnamon

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and 2 teaspoons sugar; add 1 1/2 cup butter and buttermilk. Roll dough mix on floured board, thinly. Spread remaining ingredients on dough. Roll like jelly roll in two long rolls and place in buttered or oiled cobbler pan, adding small amount of water as it bakes. Cook at 325 degrees until golden brown.

SAUCE:
2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 stick butter, melted
1 qt. whole milk
2 tbsp. vanilla

Cook in top of double boiler until thick. Pour this sauce on butter roll as you prefer. This is especially tasty if served while warm.

Makes 16 servings.

Creamy Cilantro Dressing!

This one rivals the EL TORITO CREAMY CILANTRO dressing. The one they sell in the store does NOT measure up. Sooo, here goes!

INGREDIENTS
2 medium Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled and seeded
1/3 cup roasted pepitas
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
12 oz. canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup lime juice
5 tablespoons grated Cotija cheese
2 small bunches cilantro, stemmed
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS
Place all dressing ingredients except cilantro, mayonnaise and water in a blender or food processor. Blend for about 10 seconds and then add cilantro little by little until blended smooth.

Place mayonnaise and water in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the blended ingredients to the mayonnaise mixture and mix thoroughly. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Yields 1 quart!