Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water add 1 T. sugar and then let stand about 5 minutes.
  2. Add remaining water and sugar. Beat in oil, salt and 4 cups flour until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
  3. Turn onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic for about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease the top.
  5. Cover and let rise 45 minutes.
  6. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured board, divide into 18 pieces.
  7. Shape into an oval.
  8. Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheets.
  9. With scissors cut a 1/4-inch slash across the top of each.
  10. Cover and let rise 20 minutes.
  11. Bake at 400° for 13-18 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Remove to wire racks to cool.