Preparation

• Preheat the over to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a deep 13-by-9-inch baking dish or 9-inch pie pan with lard and set aside.

• In a heavy saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.

• Cook over low heat, stirring continually, until the sugar dissolves.

• Increase the heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes. • Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

• In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.

• Cut in the lard until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

• Stir in the milk with a fork until a soft dough forms.

• Turn the dough onto a floured board and roll out into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick.

• In a small bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and the remaining 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.

• Evenly sprinkle the mixture over the surface of the dough.

• Dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.

• Starting with the longer side, roll up the dough.

• Cut crosswise into slices about 1¼ inches thick.

• Place the rolls in the prepared baking dish and dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.

• Evenly pour the hot vinegar mixture over the rolls.

• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until puffed and golden and the liquid has thickened to a syrup.

• Remove from the oven and loosen the rolls from the sides of the pan.

• Turn the pan of rolls upside down onto a serving platter so the syrup runs down and coats the rolls.

• Serve hot, fresh from the oven.