Instructions: 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 1/4 inch of brown sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll the dough up like a jelly roll and slice into circles about 1/2 inch thick. Pour water into a casserole dish.

Put the sliced dough into the casserole and bake at 375F 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.

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