Description
Bake your own delicious sub bread at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Create soft, chewy hoagie, hero, or grinder rolls perfect for any sandwich filling. Enjoy the unparalleled taste and texture of freshly baked bread!
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 top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Loaves: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Gently punch down the dough. Divide the dough into 3-4 equal portions and shape each into a long cylindrical loaf.
- Second Rise: Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool: Let the sub bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure water is the right temperature for activating the yeast.
- Don’t over-knead the dough, as this can result in tough bread.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- For a crispier crust, brush the loaves with an egg wash before baking.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent it from becoming gummy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaf (approximately 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg