Gramma Cather's Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

 

Gramma Cather's Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

 

2 c. water

1 c. quick oats

3 T. butter

 

1/3 c. warm water

1 package yeast (2 1/4 t.)

1 T. sugar or honey

1/3 c. brown sugar

1 1/2 t. salt

4 3/4- 5 1/4 c. flour

 

Vegetable oil

 

 

 

 

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add oats. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and add 3 tablespoons of butter. Allow oats to cool to lukewarm.

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup of warm water (110-115 degrees) with 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey. Let it proof for about 5 minutes.

Add oats, brown sugar, salt and 4 cups of flour. Mix well.

Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes.

In mixing bowl, pour a tablespoon of oil (any neutral cooking oil).

Place dough in bowl and turn, covering all the dough in oil. Rise for 1 hour.

Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes.

Shape into 18 balls. Place in 2 greased 9" round pans.

Let rise for 45 minutes.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Brush with butter and cool on wire racks.

 

 

This recipe was requested by my sister, Alice.

 

When my husband saw what I was typing he said, "You're giving away the family secret??" If other people can be enjoying this homemade bread, then yes. <3