These oatmeal rolls with honey butter are the perfect blend of hearty oats and sweet, rich butter. The rolls are soft, fluffy, and have a hint of nutty flavor from the oats, while the honey butter adds a touch of sweetness that complements the rolls perfectly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1 egg
Directions
- In a bowl, mix rolled oats and warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until oats are softened.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Combine oats mixture, yeast mixture, flour, honey, butter, salt, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into rolls. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, melt honey and butter together to make the honey butter spread.
- Serve the warm oatmeal rolls with honey butter spread on top.
Interesting Facts
Oats are a great source of fiber and can help lower cholesterol levels.
Honey is a natural sweetener that also has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.