Submarine Sandwich Rolls Another Subway Copycat Recipes

SUBMARINE SANDWICH ROLLS (ANOTHER SUBWAY COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand until foamy, about five minutes.
• Combine yeast mixture with oil, salt, vital wheat gluten, and one cup of flour in a mixer equipped with dough hooks.
• Gradually stir in the rest of the flour and remaining water. Scrape remaining flour from the edge of the mixing bowl to make sure it combines fully. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky when blended.
• Remove dough from mixing bowl, spray bowl with cooking spray, and return to bowl.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm place until it doubles in size, about one hour.
• Divide dough into four pieces, and shape them into an oblong (submarine sandwich-shape).
• Spray two large baking sheets with cooking spray, and arrange dough so there's plenty of room between them. Reshape the dough to retain shape, since the softness will cause it to flatten out somewhat.
• Cover the loaves and allow to rise for about an hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Reshape dough again in the pan as needed to retain desired shape. Cook for 16 minutes, or until the top of the loaves are golden brown.
• Remove bread from the baking sheets and place on cooling racks.

MY FAVORITE SUB (HOAGIE) ROLLS

Steps:

• Dissolve sugar in water and add yeast to proof. Rest one to two minutes.
• Melt butter and, along with the salt, stir into yeast mixture.
• Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached (this dough should not be terribly stick to the touch, but should have plenty of "give" and not be too tough).
• Knead until VERY well developed (important!). Your dough is finished when you can tear a small piece off, roll into a ball and stretch to form a nearly transparent "window" between your fingers without it tearing.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until doubled in bulk (approx 40 minutes).
• Lightly dust a small amount of corn meal over well-greased pans, roll your dough into long, thin "logs" and place about 3" apart on the pans. Slash each loaf every inch and a half with a knife, brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
• Let double in size.
• Bake in a 400°F oven until golden brown.