Both Lard and Butter would be far too greasy to make Rolls with and dripping would shorten the shelf life, which wouldn't be ideal considering what they were made for in the first place.

There is a hipster competition for best rowie and it's all these home based bakers that know everything, saying they only make butteries the traditional way, which is shyte.

A roll is more healthy for you than a croissant.

There is a rowie/roll/buttery thread in the off topic section.