Best Bacon Onion Oatmeal Buns Recipes

BACON-ONION OATMEAL BUNS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute onions in drippings; drain and set aside., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water and milk just to a boil. In a large bowl, pour boiling liquid over oats. Add the molasses, oil and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in warm water. Add the bacon, onions, oatmeal mixture, egg, whole wheat flour, 3-1/2 cups bread flour and remaining brown sugar. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 36 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

BACON-ONION OATMEAL BUNS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together boiling water and oats let cool.In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until lightly browned. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon pieces to paper towels set aside. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the drippings. Sauté onions in drippings for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer onions to paper towels set aside.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.To the oats, add yeast mixture, brown sugar, molasses, egg and salt, stirring until combined. Beat in 2 1/2 cups of the flour. Stir in bacon and onions. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough. On a lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl turn to coat surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place,free from drafts, until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Punch down dough cover, let rise until doubled, 20 to 30 minutes.Grease two 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pans. Punch down dough. Make 32 balls, using about 1/3 cup of dough for each. Place in baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled, about 20 to 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter. Serve warm.