Bacon-Onion Oatmeal Buns

• 1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1 egg
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups bread flour

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute onions in drippings; drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water and milk just to a boil. In a large bowl, pour boiling liquid over oats. Add the molasses, oil and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110u0b0-115u0b0, stirring occasionally.
3. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in warm water. Add the bacon, onions, oatmeal mixture, egg, whole wheat flour, 3-1/2 cups bread flour and remaining brown sugar. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
4. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 36 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased
6. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

bacon, onions, water, milk, oats, molasses, canola oil, salt, active dry yeast, brown sugar, warm water, egg, whole wheat flour, bread flour

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-onion-oatmeal-buns/ (may not work)