2 c. water (fill cups as full as you can)
2 tbsp. yeast
1 tbsp. sugar

Mix these and let set for 20 minutes.

Add:

2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt

Stir briskly 2 or 3 minutes. Let rise for 30 minutes and add:

Scant 1/2 c. sugar
Scant 3/4 c. oil
1 c. water

Stir. Add:

6 1/2 c. flour

Let rise 30 minutes. Put in pans. Let rise until double and bake 30 minutes, 300 degrees.