Mom's Oatmeal Rolls

• 2 cups hot water
• 1 cup quick oatmeal
• 3 Tbsp Margarine
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp yeast
• 1/3 cup warm (120 degrees) water
• 1 Tbsp white sugar
• 4 3/4 - 5 1/4 cups flour

Instructions

1. Combine hot water, oatmeal, margarine, brown sugar, and salt.
2. Cook for 1 minute - cool.
3. In another bowl combine yeast, warm water, and white sugar.
4. Combine mixtures and add 4 3/4 - 5 1/4 cup flour. The best rolls have the least amount of flour.
5. Knead 6-8 minutes.
6. Cover and let raise until doubled.
7. Punch down & let rest 10 minutes.
8. Shape into 18 balls and put into 2 9" round pans.
9. Raise until double.
10. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
11. Note: for dark rolls, substitute molasses for brown sugar.