French Bread Rolls To Die For

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon active yeast dry
• 4 cups bread flour 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 1.5 cups warm water 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 2 tablespoons sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. In a large bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar.
2. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
3. To the yeast mixture, add the oil, salt, and 2 cups flour. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from the sides of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. Deflate the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, and form into round balls.
5. Place on lightly greased baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.