Oatmeal Rolls

Name: Oatmeal Rolls
Ingredients: 2-1/3 cups water, divided; 1 cup dry oatmeal; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 5 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2-1/3 cups water, divided
1 cup dry oatmeal
3 tablespoons butter
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add oatmeal and butter; simmer 1 minute. Remove to a large bowl and let cool to 110°-115°.
2

Heat remaining water to 110°-115°; add yeast. To oatmeal mixture, add sugars, salt, yeast mixture and half of flour. Mix well. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
3

Turn out onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Add additional flour if necessary. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4

Punch down dough; divide in half and shape each half into 12 balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased
5

. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes.