Molasses Yeast Rolls
Molasses Yeast Rolls offer a rich, sweet flavor with hearty oats and a soft, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side, these rolls are moist, flavorful, and appealing to bread lovers seeking a warm, comforting treat suitable for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pour boiling water over rolled oats, molasses, shortening, and salt.
- Cool the mixture to lukewarm temperature.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Add yeast, eggs, and 3 cups of flour to the oat mixture.
- Beat until smooth.
- Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl and cover.
- Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough.
- Shape into rolls and place in a shallow pan.
- Cover loosely and let rise until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Brush with melted butter after baking.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).