Hoagie Buns ~ Taste of Home

2 1/4oz. packages dry yeast
3 c. warm water, divided
2 T sugar, divided
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 T salt
8 - 8 1/2 c. flour

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 c. warm water. Add 1 T sugar; let stand 5 minutes. Add the remaining warm water and sugar. Beat in oil, salt and 4 c. flour until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 min.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18 pieces. Shape each into an oval. Place 2" apart on greased baking sheets. With scissors, cut a 14" deep slash across the top of each. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 min.

Bake at 400F for 13-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

YIELD: 1 1/2 dozen
1 bun = 5 WW points