Easy Crispy Sesame Tofu Recipe
These oatmeal molasses dinner rolls are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet with a cozy, old-fashioned flavor. Rolled oats add moisture, molasses brings depth and color, and the rolls stay tender for days—perfect for holidays, soups, and everyday dinners.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 cup warm water or milk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more as needed
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- Flavor Base
- ⅓ cup molasses
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 large egg
- Pantry Staples
- 1 tsp salt
- Oil or extra butter for greasing
- Melted butter for brushing tops
Instructions
- Soak oats: In a large bowl, combine oats and warm water or milk. Let sit 10 minutes to soften.
- Mix: Stir in molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, salt, and yeast.
- Add egg: Mix until fully combined.
- Form dough: Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead: Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
- Shape: Punch down, divide into 12 portions, and shape into rolls.
- Second rise: Place in a greased pan, cover, and rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden.
- Finish: Brush with melted butter and cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Soaking oats is key for soft rolls.
- Dough should be slightly tacky—avoid adding too much flour.
- Rolls should spring back gently when pressed.