Oatmeal Rolls

This recipe makes a lot of rolls. Serve some and freeze the rest. Perfect amount for taking to a potluck.

OATMEAL ROLLS
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup quick oatmeal
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup molasses
6 cups plain flour
1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 packages dry yeast
1 large egg

Pour boiling water over quick oatmeal. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in shortening and molasses. Mix 1 cup of flour with dry milk solids, salt and yeast. Stir in shortening and molasses. Add quick oatmeal mixture to flour mixture. Beat with mixer for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup flour and egg. Beat well. Stir or knead in remaining flour. Place dough in lightly greased bowl and turn over once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour. Press down to remove bubbles. Form into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place balls on greased baking pan. Let rise until doubled. Bake in preheated 400 F. oven for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 24 rolls. Note" you can bake rolls in greased muffin tins. Makes 24 rolls.