Maple-Oat Dinner Rolls

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.

Add the coffee, oats, sugar, syrup, egg, shortening, salt, remaining water and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth.

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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 down dough, Turn onto a floured surface; divide into four portions. Divide each portion into six pieces, shape each into a ball.

Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Brush rolls with butter. remove from pan to a wire rack.

Serve warm.