Description
Sturdy, chewy homemade hoagie rolls designed specifically for meal prep. These rolls reheat perfectly, hold up to heavy fillings, and stay fresh for days, making them ideal for weekly lunch preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (3 ½ cups) Bread Flour
- 320ml (1 ⅓ cups) Warm Water
- 7g (1 packet) Active Dry Yeast
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Honey
- 10g (1 ½ tsp) Salt
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Olive Oil
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, honey, and a pinch of sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and stir gently. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test.
- First rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down dough and divide into 8-10 equal pieces. Roll each into an oval shape and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between rolls.
- Second rise: Cover rolls loosely and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 15-18 minutes until deep golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool: Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely (at least 30 minutes) before storing or slicing.
Notes
Ensure water is warm (bathwater temperature) but not hot to avoid killing the yeast. If your kitchen is cold, rise the dough in the oven with just the light turned on. For best meal prep results, ensure rolls are completely cool before storing to prevent sogginess. You can freeze the shaped dough after the first rise for even more convenience.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
Keywords: hoagie rolls, meal prep bread, homemade sandwich rolls, bread recipe, batch cooking, vegan bread, gluten-free option