Molasses Yeast Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 12 c boiling water
• 1 c rolled oats
• 12 c molasses
• 13 c shortening
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 2 pkg dry yeast
• 12 c warm water
• 2 eggs slightly beaten
• 6 to 6 12 c flour

Directions

1. Pour boiling water over rolled oats molasses shortening and salt
2. Cool to lukewarm
3. Dissolve yeast in warm water
4. Add yeast eggs and 3 cups flour to oat mixture
5. Beat until smooth
6. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough
7. Knead until smooth and elastic about 5 minutes
8. Place in greased bowl and cover
9. Let rise until double in size about 1 hour
10. Punch down Shape into rolls and place in shallow pan
11. Cover loosely
12. Rise until doubled in size 30 to 40 minutes
13. Bake in a 350 oven for 20 to 25 minutes
14. Brush with melted butter
15. Makes 3 dozen rolls Enjoy