BEAUTIFUL BROWN ROLLS

2 cups boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (11O to 115 degrees F)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 3/4 to 6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter or margarine

In a large mixing bowl, combine boiling water and oats; cool to lukewarm (110 to 115 degrees F).

Meanwhile, dissolve yeast in warm water; stir into oat mixture. Add the eggs, molasses, oil, sugar and salt. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down. Divide into 36 pieces and shape into rolls. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Brush with butter. Cool on wire racks.

Yield: 3 dozen
From: Anna Anderson, Atwater, Minnesota
Source: Country Magazine Extra, January 1999