Step 1

Place yeast, sugar, and warm water the bowl of a stand mixer.  Let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until it foams.

Step 2

Add egg, oil, salt, and 3 cups flour.  Knead until the dough is smooth and slightly tacky.  Add more flour if needed.

Step 3

Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for one hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4

Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round or square baking pans.

Step 5

Punch the dough down (see note above) and divide the dough into 14 to 16 pieces and place into pan.  Scrape the dough with a rubber spatula to remove any remaining dough left to be shaped.

Step 6

Let rise for one hour or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 350°F or 175°C. When it is fully heated, place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until it begins to brown slightly.

Step 8

Remove and brush the tops with oil or vegan butter.

Step 9

Let sit for 5 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.