Scottish Oatmeal Rolls Food

SKIRLIE (SCOTTISH OATMEAL AND ONIONS)

Steps:

• Melt the fat or heat the oil in a large frying pan.
• Add the onion and cook until soft and golden.
• Add the oatmeal and mix in well.
• Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the stock and allow it to be absorbed by the oatmeal.
• Season well and serve with light creamy mashed potatoes.
• (Skirlie may also be used as a stuffing for any kind of game bird or poultry. It is also a very good accompaniment to rich meaty and gamy stews).

OATMEAL DINNER ROLLS

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in oats and butter.
• Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
• Remove from heat; let cool to 110 degrees.
• Stir together yeast, ½ cup warm water, and 1 T.
• sugar in a 2-cup measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
• Beat oat mixture, yeast mixture, flour, salt, and brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead till smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes) or knead in bread mixer with dough hook 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in warm place (85 degrees) free from drafts, 1 hour or until double in bulk.
• Punch down dough and divide in half; shape each portion into 8 balls. (Each pan will hold 8 rolls and you use 2 lightly greased round cake pans).
• Place evenly into 2 lightly greased round cake pans.
• Cover and let rise in warm place free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
• Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Makes 16 rolls.

OATMEAL ROLLS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add oatmeal and butter; simmer 1 minute. Remove to a large bowl and let cool to 110°-115°., Heat remaining water to 110°-115°; add yeast. To oatmeal mixture, add sugars, salt, yeast mixture and half of flour. Mix well. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough., Turn out onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Add additional flour if necessary. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide in half and shape each half into 12 balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes.

OATMEAL DINNER ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add oats and butter. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oat mixture, sugars, salt and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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. , Punch dough down; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Shape into 18 balls. Place in two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°; bake rolls until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks.