Oatmeal Molasses Dinner Rolls
Soft, chewy, and slightly sweet oatmeal molasses dinner rolls, perfect for soaking up gravy or as a delightful side for any meal.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup water, warmed to about 110°F
- 1/3 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
- 1 Tablespoon Platinum Yeast from Red Star instant yeast
- 3 Tablespoons light or dark brown sugar, divided Divided into two portions
- 3 Tablespoons molasses
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Cut into 4 pieces
- 1 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats Plus more for topping
- 3 and 1/2 cups bread flour Spoon & leveled, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt
Egg Wash
- 1 egg white beaten with 1 teaspoon of water
Instructions
Preparation
- In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together warm water, milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Let it sit covered for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add remaining brown sugar, molasses, butter, oats, salt, and 1 cup of bread flour to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed for 1 minute.
- Add remaining 2 and 1/2 cups of flour, mixing on medium speed until dough pulls away from the sides.
- Knead the dough for 5-8 minutes until soft and slightly sticky. Add flour a teaspoon at a time if too sticky.
First Rise
- Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1.5-2 hours until double in size.
Shaping and Second Rise
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or two round/square pans. Punch down the dough and divide into 15 pieces, shaping into balls.
- Place the rolls in the prepared pan and cover to let rise until puffy, about 30–60 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush tops of rolls with egg wash and sprinkle with oats. Bake for 26–27 minutes until golden brown.
- Check that internal temperature is 190°F for doneness.
Serving
- Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before serving. They are best served warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week. Freezing for up to 2 months is also possible.