Scottish Oatmeal Rolls

Name: Scottish Oatmeal Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; Butter and honey, optional

My family likes rolls that can hold up to scooping gravies, sauces and more. This recipe is a favorite. The oatmeal in the dough gives it a Scottish touch. —Peggy Goodrich, Enid, Oklahoma

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Butter and honey, optional

Directions

Pour boiling water over oats in a large bowl. Add brown sugar, salt and oil. Cool to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add to oat mixture. Beat in enough flour to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn dough 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 with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 24 balls. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. If desired, served with butter and honey.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 89 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Scottish Oatmeal Rolls in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2016