Mama's Yeast Rolls

This recipe has been handed down in my family for several generations. I'm not sure which of the ancestors actually originated it, but I know my grandmother used it and made the absolute best rolls in the world. My grandfather wouldn''t eat store bought bread because it wasn't as good as "Mama's" bread.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Yields: 36 rolls

Ingredients

• 2  cups  very warm water
• 2 (1/4ounce) packages fast rising yeast
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 4  cups all-purpose flour, plus
• 2  cups all-purpose flour (additional)

Directions

1. Place water in large bowl.
2. add yeast.
3. stir in sugar, oil, salt, and 4 cups flour.
4. Beat well with electric mixer at med to high speed.
5. Stir in the last 2 cups of flour 1/4 cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is soft and elastic.
6. Turn out on floured board and knead for 5 to 10 minute.
7. Transfer to greased bowl, cover and place in warm, draft-free area.
8. Allow to rise to double.
9. Punch down and turn out on floured board.
10. Knead to remove most of the air bubbles.
11. Pinch off approx 2 inch diameter pieces.
12. Place in greased pan.
13. When all rolls made, brush with oil or butter.
14. Allow to rise to double.
15. Bake in hot (425) oven until golden brown.
16. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack or serve while still warm.
17. May be frozen after baking.