french bread rolls to die for

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups bread flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• 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 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.
• deflate the dough, and turn it out a lightly floured surface. divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, and form into round balls. 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).
• bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.