Oatmeal Rolls

These rolls taste pretty sweet which is no surprise considering how much brown sugar they have in them. I like these rolls best if you want leftovers or are making them a day ahead becasue they taste good the second day as well.  Not all rolls will taste good two or three days after they are made like these oatmeal rolls will. 

Oatmeal Rolls 

1 c. oatmeal (old fashioned work best)

2 c. boiling water 

3 Tbs. margarine or butter

2 tbs. yeast

1/3 c. warm water

1 tsp. sugar

2/3 c. brown sugar

1 Tbs. white sugar

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1) In a stand-up mixer poor the hot water over top the oatmeal and butter.  Let  stand ten minutes.

2) In a seperate glass or small bowl stir together the yeast, warm water, and sugar.  Let the yeast dissolve.

3) combine the yeast and oatmeal mixture

4) Add the brown and white sugars and the salt.  Mix in 3 c. flour and incorporate until smooth.  Slowly add the remaining 2 cups of flour, or however much it takes for a soft but not overly sticky dough.  

5) Form into ball shaped rolls.  

6) Let rise until doubled in size.

7) Bake at 350 degrees 20-25 minutes.  

This  picture is just after shaping them before they've started to rise.

This picture is after they have risen enough and are ready to go into the hot oven.