Hoagie Rolls

Ingredients:
2 pkgs. (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110-155 degrees), divided
2 tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp. salt
8 to 8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the remaining warm water and sugar. Beat in oil, salt and 4 cups flour until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18 pieces. Shape each into an oval. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. With a scissors, cut a 1/4 inch deep slash across the top of each. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Makes 1 1/2 dozen rolls.