OATMEAL ROLLS

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Most people tell me what they like best about these rolls is they're so moist. I like them because they're simple to make, freeze well and because I grew up on oatmeal and still love it! -Jeanette Fuehring, Concordia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 24 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-1/3 cups water, divided
1 cup dry oatmeal
3 tablespoons butter
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
5 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add oatmeal and butter; simmer 1 minute. Remove to a large bowl and let cool to 110°-115°., Heat remaining water to 110°-115°; add yeast. To oatmeal mixture, add sugars, salt, yeast mixture and half of flour. Mix well. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough., Turn out onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Add additional flour if necessary. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide in half and shape each half into 12 balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.