Molasses Yeast Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. molasses
1/3 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. salt
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 eggs, slightly beaten
6 to 6 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Pour boiling water over rolled oats, molasses, shortening and salt.
Cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add yeast, eggs and 3 cups flour to 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 greased bowl and cover.
Let rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down. Shape into rolls and place in shallow pan.
Cover loosely.
Rise until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Brush with melted butter.
Makes 3 dozen rolls. Enjoy!