Nova Scotia Oatmeal Rolls

Soft texture and delicious flavor.
Healthy ingredients like oats and whole wheat flour.

May take some time to make due to multiple rising periods.

Oats are a good source of fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals. Whole wheat flour is also rich in fiber and nutrients.

	1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
	1/2 cup water , warm
	2 packages active dry yeast
	1 1/4 cups boiling water , boiling
	1 cup rolled oats , quick-cooking
	1/3 cup butter , softened
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	2 eggs , lightly beaten
	4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	1 cup whole wheat flour
	1 egg , lightly beaten
	1/4 cup rolled quick-cooking oats

1.	In a mixing bowl, dissolve brown sugar in warm water.
2.	Add yeast and let it stand for 5 minutes.
3.	In a separate bowl, pour boiling water over rolled oats.
4.	Add butter and salt and let it cool to lukewarm.
5.	Add the oat mixture to the yeast mixture.
6.	Add lightly beaten eggs, all-purpose flour, and whole wheat flour.
7.	Mix well and knead until dough is smooth and elastic.
8.	Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.
9.	Punch down the dough, divide into equal portions, and shape into rolls.
10.	Place them on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
11.	Brush with lightly beaten egg and sprinkle with rolled oats.
12.	Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.