Description
Soft and fluffy homemade hoagie rolls with a lightly crisp golden crust, perfect for sandwiches, subs, or serving alongside soups and salads.
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water (40–43°C / 105–110°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Add the olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the flour one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it once to coat the surface. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a roll about 6 to 8 inches long and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and let the rolls rise again for about 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the rolls are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before slicing or serving.
Notes
- Make sure the water is warm but not hot to properly activate the yeast.
- Kneading thoroughly helps create a soft and elastic dough structure.
- For a crispier crust, place a small pan of hot water in the oven while baking.
- The dough can be refrigerated overnight after kneading for convenience.
- Rolls can be frozen after baking and reheated when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
