Pan De Sal(Crispy Dinner Rolls from the Philippines)

Put the warm water in a small mixing bowl.

Add yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar.

Stir to dissolve.

Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining sugar and the oil and mix until smooth.

Add salt, 1 cup of flour and the yeast mixture.

Add the remaining 5 cups of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the side 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, turning once to coat all sides with oil.

Cover with a damp cloth 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 parts.

Form each piece into a cylinder and roll out until the "log" is 1/2-inch in diameter.

Using a sharp knife, cut each log into 1/2-inch pieces.

Place the pieces flat side down onto 2 lightly greased baking sheets.

Gently press down each piece to flatten.