Hoagie Buns

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 3 cups warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0), divided
• 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 8 to 8-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a large 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 the oil, salt and 4 cups flour until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. 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.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18 pieces. Shape each into an oval. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4. . With a scissors, cut a 1/4-in.-deep slash across the top of each. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.
5. Bake at 400u0b0 for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

active dry yeast, warm water, sugar, vegetable oil, salt, flour

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hoagie-buns/ (may not work)