Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (or 1 envelope)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 1/2 cups warm water
  • 8 -10 cups white flour

Method

  • Combine first 3 ingredients and let proof for 10 minutes.
  • Mix next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add yeast mixture to sugar-oil-water mixture.
  • Mix in 8-10 cups of flour or enough to make a nice soft dough that doesn't stick to your hands.
  • Put dough in a well greased container and let rise in a warm place.
  • Knead down once and let rise again.
  • Form into small balls (about 2" diameter or so) and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Let rise again until light and fluffy.
  • Bake in preheated oven 400F for 10-15 minutes.