Description
Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, these Rustic Oatmeal Molasses Dinner Rolls are a perfect easy recipe for quick breakfast, easy dinner, or healthy snack ideas. Made with hearty oats and rich molasses, they bring warm homemade flavor to your table.
Ingredients
3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm milk
⅓ cup molasses
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
1 large egg
1 egg + 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
2–3 tablespoons rolled oats (for topping)
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
2. Mix molasses, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl.
3. Add yeast mixture and stir until combined.
4. Mix flour, oats, and salt separately, then combine with wet ingredients.
5. Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
6. Let dough rise until doubled in size.
7. Divide and shape into rolls.
8. Arrange in baking dish and let rise again.
9. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle oats on top.
10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
11. Brush with butter and serve warm.
Notes
Use unsulfured molasses for the best flavor.
Do not over-flour the dough to keep rolls soft.
Allow proper rising time for light and fluffy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dinner ideas, quick breakfast, homemade bread, healthy snack, oatmeal rolls