Cinnamon Rolls (Pets de Soeur)

Directions

Sift the dry ingredients together.

Blend in the lard to form a coarse mixture.

Gradually add the milk until a soft dough is formed.

Roll the dough until it is fairly thin, although it should be thicker than a regular pie crust.

Butter the dough with soft butter, cover with ¼ inch of brown sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Roll the dough up like a jelly roll and slice into circles about ½ inch thick.

Pour water into a casserole dish.

Put the sliced dough into the casserole and bake at 375℉ (190℃) F for about 30 minutes or until the pets de soeur are golden brown.

Variation: Cranberry jam may be substituted for the sugar and the cinnamon.