Description
These Homemade Soft and Fluffy Oatmeal Dinner Rolls combine the hearty texture of wholemeal flour and porridge oats with a tender, softly risen crumb. Perfectly golden and light, these rolls make a wholesome accompaniment to any meal or a delicious base for sandwiches.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 350 g Strong White Bread Flour
- 100 g Strong Wholemeal Bread Flour
- 150 g Porridge Oats (plus extra for sprinkling)
- 12 g Easybake Yeast
- 10 g Fine Sea Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 5 g Honey
- 30 g Unsalted Butter (Melted)
- 350 ml Lukewarm Water
- 50 ml Milk (For brushing)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the strong white bread flour, wholemeal bread flour, and porridge oats to create the base for the dough.
- Add Yeast and Salt: Place the yeast and fine sea salt on opposite sides of the dry ingredients then make a well in the centre for the wet ingredients.
- Dissolve Honey in Water: In a separate small bowl, mix three-quarters of the lukewarm water with the honey until completely dissolved, then pour this into the dry ingredients’ well.
- Add Melted Butter: Incorporate the melted unsalted butter into the mixture for richness and flavor.
- Form Dough: Stir all ingredients together until a dough forms. Gradually add the remaining water as needed to achieve a soft but non-sticky dough. Add extra flour in small amounts if the dough is too sticky.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- First Proof: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tray: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) and prepare a baking tray by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough, divide it into 12 equal pieces (70-80g each), shape each into a ball, place them spaced on the baking tray, then brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with extra oats.
- Second Proof: Cover the shaped rolls with a damp cloth or place inside large plastic bags and let them rise for another 30 minutes until puffed up.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top and hollow sounding when tapped underneath.
- Cool: Remove the rolls from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to add too much flour while kneading; the dough should be soft to ensure fluffy rolls.
- Using lukewarm water activates the yeast effectively for proper rising.
- Milk brushing on top helps to create a beautiful golden crust.
- Extra oats sprinkled on top add texture and visual appeal.
- Ensure proper kneading to develop gluten which contributes to the light and fluffy texture.
- Let the rolls cool before cutting to avoid a gummy texture inside.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
