Any time I make a pie crust, I make enough so I’ll left some left over… because I would have a very sad husband if I didn’t make a cinnamon roll! My mother-in-law, Granny, (of Granny’s cornbread fame) started this tradition, and it continues to this day. It’s really funny to watch Mr X and his sister fight over it! We live very close to Granny and PawPaw, go to church with them, and eat Sunday lunch together almost every week. Aunt Kathy lives in Houston so we don’t get to see her nearly as often. When Granny makes Mr X a cinnamon roll (or peas, or some other favorite), he will text her a picture and goad her about being the favorite child! I don’t guess you ever outgrow sibling rivalry.
Okay– you’ve made your pie crust. YAY YOU! Gather up any scraps you trimmed off, and any dough left in the bowl, and roll it out in an oval or rectangular form. You never want to mix and mash it any more than necessary, it will become tough. Smear with lots of butter– melted if you want. (I didn’t use enough in the video.) Then sprinkle cinnamon sugar all over it. I mix up cinnamon and sugar and keep it in a shaker. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes.
Auntie Em’s Video-How to make Mr X’s Pastry Cinnamon Roll
My mom did this for me too growing up, but I don’t have any siblings, so no one to fight with over it.
My husband had never had it before, so last time I made a pie, I made him some. He loved it!
I love the memories and emotions good food stirs up. Thanks for visiting, Angela!
Such a good idea! I always use the scraps to make tart shells but it takes some time to get enough to make buttertarts. Thanks for linking up with us at No Ordinary Blog Hop. Every blessing, Kelly
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