Honey Oatmeal Rolls: Worth Getting Out Your Bread Machine

Name: Honey Oatmeal Rolls (Bread Machine Recipe)
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 165 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup milk (cool); 1/4 cup honey; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats; 2 1/2 cups bread flour; 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional (see note in the post) (9 gr)); 2 1/4 teaspoons bread-machine yeast or instant yeast; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water

Last updatedAugust 20, 2023

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Sneak Preview: These Honey Oatmeal Rolls are worth the trouble to dig out your bread machine. Mix them on the DOUGH cycle, shape them by hand, and bake them in your oven for the best texture, crust, and taste.

Honey-Kissed Oatmeal Rolls in a basket with honey on the side.

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Wait until you smell these homemade Honey Oatmeal Rolls (aka Oat Rolls) with honey baking in your kitchen! The heady fragrance of yeast will make your mouth water. Bite into them, and you’ll find a fluffy roll with chewy bits of oatmeal and the sweetness of honey.

The directions are for a bread machine because it produces the best bread. But you can make it with a stand mixer or by hand. See the recipe notes for details.

Happy Bakers Speak Up:

Love these. I made them two days ago with maple syrup instead of honey. They are still soft. Thank you for this recipe. It’s a keeper. I tried to give it 5 stars ⭐️!–Lois

Why you should try these Honey and Oat Rolls:

Some would call this an “enriched” dough with eggs, sugar, and plenty of butter.

You can see that the texture is rather close and uniform but soft. These rolls make good buns for chicken salad, sloppy joes, or, my favorite, a BLT. Make them smaller for slider buns.

The crust is rustic because of the oatmeal bits, but the shiny egg glaze adds sophistication. I like the markings on top. If you want deeper indentations, use the handle of a small wooden spoon to press down the dough in a decorative design.

Ingredients and substitutions:

FLOUR: Substitute unbleached all-purpose flour if you don’t have bread flour. If you do that, I highly recommend adding vital wheat gluten.
VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN: These rolls can be slow risers. Adding one tablespoon of vital wheat gluten will speed up the rising process and make them a bit softer and lighter in texture. You can leave this out, but allow extra time for the rolls to rise.
OATMEAL: Old-fashioned rolled oats are better in this recipe. They add some chew. You could substitute the quick-cooking variety if you prefer. One way to intensify oatmeal’s sweet and nutty flavor is to toast it first. Do this before adding it to the bread machine pan.
YEAST: Instant yeast or bread-machine yeast works best in a bread machine. You can substitute active-dry yeast; see the recipe notes for details.
HONEY: The recipe specifies 1/4 cup, but you could cut the amount in half if you don’t want as much sweetness in your dinner rolls.

📌Kitchen Tips📌

This is not a big deal. But I wanted you to see what happens when you get slap-happy with the glaze since I had a picture.

comparing bun that had drippy glaze to one that did not.

The roll on the right had some excess glaze that dripped and gathered around the bottom. Not all that appealing. However, it didn’t keep me from eating that roll.

2. Apply the glaze after making the design on top of the rolls if you want it to be more prominent.

honey-oat rolls that were glazed after the designed was pressed in on top

How to shape Honey Oatmeal Dinner Rolls:

pulling dough out of the bread machine pan onto a floured surface — Pull the dough from the bread machine pan onto a lightly floured surface.

Portioning the dough for rolls with a bench scraper — For dinner rolls, cut the dough into 14 pieces. If you want to use these as a larger bun, I would make 7-8 balls.

shaping the dough into balls — Form each piece into a ball. (See the video.)

balls of dough arranged on a cookie sheet — Arrange on a cookie sheet covered with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Cover with a tea towel and set aside to proof.

brushing rolls with glaze — Carefully brush glaze over each roll. NOTE: Brush the glaze on AFTER making the design if you want it to be more prominent.

using a wooden pick to make lines across the top of honey oat rolls — Optional: Use a long, thin, wooden, or metal stick (k-bob holder?) to make designs over the top. I did not press down very hard, so the design is subtle after the rolls are baked. Press almost to the tray if you want the design to be more prominent.

baked rolls right after coming out of the oven. — Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oat Rolls:

How long will these rolls stay fresh?

Because they have no preservatives, these rolls will only stay fresh for 2-3 days. However, oatmeal has an antioxidant that helps.
“Breads containing oats stay fresher longer due to the natural antioxidant found in the oat’s endosperm.”—The Bread Machine Magic Book of Helpful Hints (paid link)

What is the best way to store oatmeal rolls?

A bread box is good. A plastic bag is better than a paper bag.

How can I intensify the oatmeal flavor?

Toast your oatmeal before adding it to the other ingredients in the bread machine pan.

Why don’t you use quick oatmeal in this recipe?

Quick oatmeal will dissolve faster than old-fashioned oats. I avoid it because I don’t want any gooey clumps of oatmeal in my rolls.

Why is the time to make any bread only an estimate?

The room’s ambient temperature, where the bread rises, makes a huge difference. If your kitchen is quite cool, your dough can take much longer to proof.
Substitutions like the type of flour you use can also affect the time needed.

Parting Thoughts: The picture below is an old one taken when I first published this recipe. I no longer sprinkle the rolls with oatmeal because my grandkids didn’t take to the idea very well. I like it because it’s pretty and gives you a clue about the flavors and what’s to come. Suit yourself.

oatmeal roll sitting next to a bowl of honey. — This is an old picture. I no longer sprinkle the oatmeal on top. The grandkids were not crazy about it, even though I liked it.

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Honey Oatmeal Rolls (Bread Machine Recipe)

Paula Rhodes

These Oatmeal Rolls are soft, light, and fluffy with just enough oatmeal to give a little chew and make them interesting. Honey adds the right amount of sweetness.

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Prep Time 2 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 2 45

Course Savory Bread Machine Loaves and Yeast Rolls

Cuisine American

Servings rolls

Calories 167 kcal

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Ingredients

¾ cup (170 g) milk – cool
¼ cup (84 g) honey
1 large (50 g) egg
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
⅔ cup (60 g) old-fashioned oats
2 ½ cups (300 g) bread flour
1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten – optional (see note in the post) (9 gr)
2 ¼ teaspoons bread-machine yeast or instant yeast

Glaze:

1 (50 g) egg
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Add all dough ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order listed: 3/4 cup (170 g) milk, 1/4 cup (84 g) honey, 1 large (50 g) egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, 2/3 cup (60 g) old-fashioned oats, 2 1/2 cups (300 g) bread flour, 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten, and 2 1/4 teaspoons (2 ¼ teaspoons) bread-machine yeast or instant yeast,
Set your bread maker on the DOUGH cycle and start.
Check the dough at least twice by lifting the lid to take a peek. The first time, look immediately after the machine starts to ensure the paddles are engaged correctly.
Look again 15 minutes into the DOUGH cycle to assess the consistency of the dough. For most recipes, The dough should stick to the side, then pull away cleanly.
If your dough is too wet, add flour one tablespoon at a time.
Conversely, if the dough is too dry, add one tablespoon of liquid at a time until the dough looks just right. Read more about this surprising secret to success with a bread machine here.
When the dough cycle completes, turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Divide dough in half. Divide each half into 7 rolls for a total of 14. Use your fingers to make each portion into a smooth ball.
Place dough balls onto a greased cookie sheet. Allow to rise until almost double.
Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C) about 15 minutes before you anticipate the rolls will be ready to bake. Use the dull side of a thin knife or a wooden skewer to gently press down 1-3 times in the middle of each roll to make a decorative pattern.

Glaze:

Whisk 1 (50 g) egg and 1 tablespoon water together for glaze and gently coat rolls.
Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 10-13 minutes. Allow to cool on a rack for a few minutes or eat as soon as they don’t burn your fingers.

Notes

Directions for making bread with a stand mixer or by hand:

To make this recipe in a heavy-duty stand mixer: Add ingredients to the bowl in the same order. Turn on LOW to mix until all ingredients are moistened. Then, using a dough hook, turn the speed to 2 or 3. Continue beating/kneading until dough becomes smooth and elastic (about 5-10 minutes). Cover and allow to rise in a warm place. Deflate dough gently and shape as indicated in the recipe.
If making by hand: Combine all ingredients into a shaggy ball in a large bowl. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead with your hands until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. Kneading will likely take 10-20 minutes, depending on your experience. Place the dough ball into a greased bowl. Cover and allow to rise until double. Deflate the dough gently and shape as indicated in the recipe.
Please note: If you only have active dry yeast, use 1/4 teaspoon more than called for in the recipe. It no longer needs to be dissolved first, but you can if you prefer.

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