1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tbsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp white sugar
2 tbsp veg oil
1 tsp salt
4 cups bread flour
In large bowl, stir together warm water, yeast, sugar. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
To the yeast mixture, add oil, salt, and 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough has pulled away from sides of bowl. Turn out onto lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with damp cloth, and let rise in warm place until doubled in volume.
Deflate dough and turn it out onto lightly floured surface. Divide dough in 16 equal pieces, and form into round balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover rolls with damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Bake for 18 - 20 minutes, or until golden brown.