Preparation

• In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let sit until foamy and bubbly.
• Add the salt, oil, and two cups of flour, and mix to combine. Add the remaining flour, ¼ cup at a time, to form a soft dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead until smooth, then place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for one hour.
• After the dough has risen, gently punch it down and divide it into 16 equal pieces.
• Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope, then cut a 2-3 inch slit on each side of the rope. Roll the dough on either side of the slit into a spiral, in opposite directions, to make a bone shape.