BACON-ONION OATMEAL BUNS

Bacon-Onion Oatmeal Buns image

All six of my kids are now grown and gone, but I still bake and cook every day. This is one of our favorite recipes.-Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 cup milk
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 egg
2 cups whole wheat flour
4 to 4-1/2 cups bread flour

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.