French Bread Rolls

This roll recipe is simple and delicious. On day 2, heat up with microwave for 1 minute to get the "just baked" taste.

Ingredients

Water - 1 1⁄2 cups
Active dry yeast - 1 TBSP

Sugar - 2 TBSP

Olive oil - 2 TBSP

Salt - 1 tsp

Bread flour - 4 cups

Yield: 16 rolls

Steps

1. Mix together warm water, yeast and sugar and let stand for about 10 minutes.
2. In large bowl, combine yeast mixture with oil, salt and flour. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.

3. Cover the dough and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Deflate the dough and turn out onto floured surface.
5. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces and form into rounds.
6. Place rolls onto lightly greased baking sheet at least 2" apart. Cover rolls with cloth and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 400°F and bake rolls for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.