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Rustic Oatmeal Molasses Dinner Rolls

Sally Thompson
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 12 –15 rolls
Calories 200 kcal

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: 1rollCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g
Keyword dinner ideas, easy recipe, healthy snack, homemade bread, oatmeal rolls, quick breakfast
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