Grammy's Dark Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine oatmeal, whole-wheat flour, salt, shortening, molasses and honey.
2. 2
   Pour boiling water over all.
3. 3
   Mix and let cool.
4. 4
   While cooling, dissolve yeast in warm water with the honey.
5. 5
   Add egg to cooled batter, then mix in dissolved yeast.
6. 6
   Add flour until dough is just soft enough to knead.
7. 7
   Knead lightly.
8. 8
   Place dough in a greased bowl; cover with a damp cloth.
9. 9
   Let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk; about one hour.
10. 10
    Punch down dough and cut into 12 equal pieces.
11. 11
    Shape each piece into a ball in put into a greased 9-inch pan.
12. 12
    Let rise again for 45 minutes.
13. 13
    Bake in a preheated oven at 350F (180C) F for 40 minutes.