Herb Oatmeal Pan Buns

This tray of pan buns comes together easily and is a perfect addition to a pot of soup or chili.

Ingredients: (for 9x9 pan, or double for 9x13 pan)

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup quick rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups white flour
• 1/2 cup multi grain flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon quick rise yeast
• 1 egg

Herb topping:

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter and stir in other ingredients. Follow method below.

Method:

1. In a microwave bowl or small pot mix together water, oats and butter. Cook until it bubbles and oats get soft. Cool to warm.
2. Stir together all dry ingredients.
3. Whisk egg and stir into warm oat mixture. Add to dry ingredients.
4. Stir until everything is well incorporated. Add more white flour as needed and knead dough until you have a smooth, soft, but non sticky dough.
5. Let rest in a draft free area for 15 minutes. Punch down and press dough into a greased 9x9 pan.
6. Using a sharp knife, cut though dough all the way to the bottom of the pan. In the photo I made 9 large buns, but you can cut them smaller to give you more buns. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Bake in 375º oven for 15 minutes. Take out and brush on herb topping and put back into oven for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown.