Homemade Breads and Buns
Air Buns

• 1 tbsp. fast rising yeast
  
• 3 1/2 cups warm water
  
• 1/2 cup white sugar
  
• 2 1/4 cups warm water
  
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
  
• 1 tsp. salt
  
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
  
• 10 cups flour

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and 1 tsp. sugar.
2. Do not stir.
3. Let stand until yeast comes to top.
4. Meanwhile, mix water, sugar, oil, salt and vinegar.
5. Add 4 cups flour to make a thin batter.
6. Add yeast mixture; stir until smooth.
7. Add remaining flour. Knead until dough is smooth.
8. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk.
9. Punch down; cover and let rise 1 hour.
10. Make into buns and let rise for 1 hour or more.
11. Bake in a 350°F oven until golden.
12. Grease tops of buns while still hot.