French Bread Rolls

Nothing finishes off a meal better than a fresh, hot dinner roll! These are so good and I have to stop myself from eating the whole batch! :)

Enjoy!

French Bread Rolls

1 1/2 cups warm water
1 TBSP yeast
2 TBSP sugar
2 TBSP vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
4 cups bread flour

In a large bowl mix together water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand 10 minutes.

Add oil, salt, and 1/2 of the flour. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough has pulled away from sides of bowl.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl; place dough inside turning to coat.

Cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Deflate dough and divide into 16 round balls. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart. Cover rolls and let rise until doubled.

Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.