Easter Dinner Rolls

title BY JO MCCLURE These rolls would be great for Easter dinner. I’m sharing this recipe early. In case you are not a bread baker, you can practice and become one by Easter. If, for some reason, your rolls aren’t a success, there are plenty of birds and squirrels that would love them!

Easy Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

2 cups water 1 cup quick oats 3 Tablespoons butter 1 package dry active yeast 1/3 cup warm water 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 5 cups flour (maybe a little less or a little more...you will know if the dough feels right when you knead it).

Bring water, oats and butter to a boil and cook for a minute and then allow to cool to lukewarm. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water. Add the oat mixture, sugars, salt and 4 cups flour and beat until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead the dough on a floured board for 6-7 minutes or until it feels smooth. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for an hour. Punch the dough down and let it rest for 15 minutes and then shape into 18 equal sized rolls. Place in 2 greased 9 inch round or square baking pans. Bake at 350˚ for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.