Soft Fluffy Homemade Sub Rolls
These soft fluffy homemade sub rolls are light, pillowy, and sturdy enough to hold sandwich fillings without falling apart. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a straightforward five-step method, they are perfect for sandwiches and easy to bake at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (440g)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Stir warm water with sugar and sprinkle yeast over it. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: Add olive oil, salt, and 3 cups flour to yeast mixture. Stir until sticky dough forms. Gradually add remaining ½ cup flour until dough pulls away from sides but remains soft.
- Knead the dough: Knead by hand on floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use stand mixer with dough hook for 7 minutes. Add flour sparingly if too sticky.
- First rise: Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
- Shape and second rise: Punch down dough, divide into 8 equal portions (~100g each). Shape into 6-7 inch sub rolls, place on parchment-lined baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Cover and let rise 30 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Optionally brush with egg wash. Bake 18-20 minutes until golden and hollow sounding. Cool on wire rack.
Notes
Use fresh yeast and proof it to ensure rise. Avoid adding too much flour to keep rolls soft. Knead until dough is smooth and elastic. Proof dough in a warm, draft-free area. Egg wash is optional for a shiny crust. Cool rolls on a rack to prevent sogginess. Avoid over-proofing second rise to prevent large holes inside rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (about 100g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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