Hoagie Rolls

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Turn onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic for about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease the top.

Step 5

Cover and let rise 45 minutes.

Step 6

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured board, divide into 18 pieces.

Step 7

Shape into an oval.

Step 8

Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheets.

Step 9

With scissors cut a 1/4-inch slash across the top of each.

Step 10

Cover and let rise 20 minutes.

Step 11

Bake at 400° for 13-18 minutes until golden brown.

Step 12

Remove to wire racks to cool.