Description
Soft Italian Sub Rolls are the quintessential bread for sandwich lovers, offering an irresistibly fluffy texture and subtle flavor that perfectly complements any filling. Whether you’re crafting a classic Italian sub, a hearty meatball sandwich, or a fresh veggie delight, these homemade rolls elevate your meal with their warm aroma and delightful chewiness. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, they guarantee fresh-baked goodness whenever you need it. With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can achieve bakery-quality results right from their own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups bread flour
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Knead the Dough: Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer with a dough hook or a large bowl. Knead until smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes).
- First Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Rest: After rising, deflate the dough and divide into 8 pieces. Shape into logs and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Shape: On a parchment-lined baking sheet dusted with cornmeal, stretch each log into an oval shape.
- Second Rise: Brush tops with melted butter, cover loosely, and let rise for another 45 minutes while preheating the oven to 425°F.
- Bake: Create steam in the oven by placing water in a preheated pan below the rolls. Bake for 15-19 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Let rolls cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg