Pan de Sal I

Pan de Sal I

Ingredients:
Water
Active dry yeast
Sugar
Olive oil
Salt
All-purpose flour

Directions:
1. Put the warm water in a small mixing bowl and add the yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar; stir to dissolve. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 15 teaspoons of sugar and the oil and mix until smooth.
3. Add the salt, 1 cup of flour and the yeast mixture; stir well.
4. Add the remaining 5 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, supple and elastic; about 10 minutes. Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in it and turn to coat the dough with oil.
5. Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place until the dough has doubled in volume; about 1 hour. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 equal pieces.
6. Form each piece into a cylinder and roll out until the 'log' is 1/2 inch in diameter.
7. Using a sharp knife, cut each 'log' into 1/2 inch pieces.
8. Place the pieces, flat side down, onto two lightly greased baking sheets.
9. Gently press each roll down to flatten.
10. Preheat oven to 375°F.
11. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
12. Bake at 375°F until golden brown, about 20 minutes.