Best Homemade Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy & Soft

These Oatmeal Molasses Rolls are the softest, most comforting rolls you’ll ever make. After baking these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly tender rolls every time. The warm, cozy aroma will fill your kitchen and remind you of home. Try them with my Creamy Garlic Shrimp for a perfect meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Samoa Truffles – Heart Healthy Greek and Creamy Garlic Shrimp.

What You'll Need for Best Homemade Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy & Soft

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• Optional: Melted butter, for brushing
• Optional: Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

How to Make Best Homemade Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy & Soft

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, salt, and yeast. In a separate bowl, mix milk, molasses, melted butter, and egg. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead and rise: Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape and rise again: Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
4. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Storing & Reheating Best Homemade Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy & Soft

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Let it rise at room temperature the next day before baking.

Freezing Best Homemade Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy & Soft

Freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Brush with a little water first to prevent dryness.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter dough, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the molasses with honey or maple syrup, but the flavor will be slightly different.
• Make-ahead: You can assemble the rolls the night before, let them rise slowly in the fridge overnight, then bake in the morning.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to make 24 rolls.
• Troubleshooting: If your rolls are not rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your milk is not too hot. If your rolls are too dry, you may have added too much flour or over-kneaded the dough.

Best Homemade Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy & Soft

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

1 hr 40 mins

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Serves

12 rolls

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 large egg

Seasonings

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Optional Toppings

• Melted butter, for brushing
• Coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, salt, and yeast. In a separate bowl, mix milk, molasses, melted butter, and egg. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead and rise: Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
3. Shape and rise again: Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
4. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter dough, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the molasses with honey or maple syrup, but the flavor will be slightly different.
• Make-ahead: You can assemble the rolls the night before, let them rise slowly in the fridge overnight, then bake in the morning.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to make 24 rolls.
• Troubleshooting: If your rolls are not rising, make sure your yeast is fresh and your milk is not too hot. If your rolls are too dry, you may have added too much flour or over-kneaded the dough.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Brush with a little water first to prevent dryness.
• Make ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Let it rise at room temperature the next day before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 3g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 260mg
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sat. Fat: 1.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Homemade Oatmeal Molasses Rolls – Cozy & Soft and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!