Maple-Oat Dinner Rolls

Name: Maple-Oat Dinner Rolls
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 1/2 cup warm strong brewed coffee (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/2 cup warm strong brewed coffee (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 egg
3 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add the coffee, oats, sugar, syrup, egg, shortening, salt, remaining water and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into four portions. Divide each portion into six pieces; shape each into a ball. Place in a greased
4

. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush rolls with butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.