HEARTY HONEY-OATMEAL ROLLS

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Roll call! Friends and family request this recipe more than any other I make. The rolls are soft and chewy and go with any meal. They're good for sandwiches, too. -Callie Palen-Lowrie, Louisville, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen (plus honey butter)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup water
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons honey
1 large egg
TOPPING:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
HONEY BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup honey
Dash salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine oats and water; let stand, covered, 2 hours. Drain., In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add egg and drained oats; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 18 balls. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Whisk egg with water. Brush over rolls; sprinkle with oats. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat honey butter ingredients until smooth. Serve with warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.