Maple-Oat Dinner Rolls

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0), divided
• 1/2 cup warm strong brewed coffee (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 3-1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add the coffee, oats, sugar, syrup, egg, shortening, salt, remaining water and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into four portions. Divide each portion into six pieces; shape each into a ball. Place in a greased
4. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush rolls with butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

active dry yeast, warm water, coffee, oldfashioned oats, sugar, maple syrup, egg, shortening, salt, bread flour, butter

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/maple-oat-dinner-rolls/ (may not work)