Granny'S Dark Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine oatmeal, whole wheat flour, salt, shortening, molasses and honey.
2. 2
   Stir boiling water over and cool slightly.
3. 3
   Add egg and blend.
4. 4
   Stir in yeast.
5. 5
   Add enough regular flour to make a stiff dough.
6. 6
   Knead for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Let rise until double. Continue as for any other roll.
8. 8
   If I want more rolls, I make my oatmeal and whole wheat flour to 1 cup each and 1 1/2 cups boiling water.
9. 9
   I use 2 instead of 1 egg.