Description
Bake delicious hoagies at home with this ultimate sub bread recipe! This guide will help you create bakery-quality sandwich rolls perfect for any sub, hoagie, or hero. Enjoy fresh, preservative-free bread with a soft inside and crispy crust.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Active dry yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
- Warm water: 1 1/4 cups (105-115°F)
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms (5-7 minutes).
- Proof the Dough: Grease a large bowl, place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down dough, divide into 4-6 portions, and roll into cylindrical shapes. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes. Brush with olive oil or egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Cool: Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the water is at the correct temperature for activating the yeast (105-115°F).
- Proper kneading is essential for developing the gluten, which gives the bread its structure.
- For a crispier crust, create steam in the oven by placing a pan of hot water on the bottom rack during baking.
- Experiment with adding herbs like rosemary or thyme for an aromatic twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaf
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg