Hoagie Rolls

I found this recipe over at FOOD.COM in case you like to read reviews. I needed a roll for French Dip sandwiches and found this. It worked really well and is definitely a keeper.

INGREDIENTS:
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast (which is 5 tsp)
3 cups water, divided (110-115 degrees, hot tap water)
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
8 -8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


Directions:

1) In a mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water add 1 T. sugar and then let stand about 5 minutes.
2) Add remaining water and sugar. Beat in oil, salt and 4 cups flour until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
3) Turn onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic for about 6-8 minutes.
4) Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease the top.
5) Cover and let rise 45 minutes.
6) Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured board, divide into 18 pieces.
7) Shape into an oval.
8) Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheets.
9) With scissors cut a 1/4-inch slash across the top of each.
10) Cover and let rise 20 minutes.
11) Bake at 400° for 13-18 minutes until golden brown.
12) Remove to wire racks to cool.