Oatmeal Knots

Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) package dry yeast
• 1/3 cup warm water (100F to 110F )
• 1/4 cup flax seed meal
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon oats
• 1 tablespoon poppy seed
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and add 2 cups boiling water, stirring until well blended. Cool to room temperature.

2. 2

   Dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add yeast mixture to oats mixture; stir well.

4. 4

   Stir in flaxseed meal.

5. 5

   Gradually add 3 cups whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour to oats mixture; stir until a soft dough forms.

6. 6

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).

7. 7

   Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size.

8. 8

   Punch dough down, and let rest for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Divide dough in half; cut each half into 12 equal portions.

10. 10

    Working with one portion at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent from drying), shape each portion into an 8-inch rope. Tie each rope into a single knot; tuck top end of rope under bottom edge of roll.

11. 11

    Place each roll on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

12. 12

    Cover with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray; let rise in a warm place (85F), free from drafts, for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

13. 13

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

14. 14

    Combine 1 teaspoon water and egg in a small bowl; brush egg mixture over rolls.

15. 15

    Combine 1 tablespoon oats, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds; sprinkle evenly over rolls.

16. 16

    Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

17. 17

    Cool on wire racks.