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Handmade Sub Rolls Recipe

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These Handmade Sub Rolls are soft, airy, and perfectly golden-brown bread rolls ideal for sandwiches and subs. Made from scratch using simple ingredients like bread flour, eggs, and butter, these rolls have a tender crumb and a crispy crust achieved by baking at a high temperature. The recipe includes detailed steps for kneading, proofing, shaping, and scoring to ensure the best texture and appearance.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Whole Milk (245g, 110-115℉)
  • 1 Tablespoon + 2 Teaspoons Sugar (30g)
  • 2 ½ Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (11g, one packet)
  • 3 ¼ Cups Bread Flour (450g)
  • 2 Teaspoons Fine Sea Salt (12g)
  • 2 Eggs (beaten)
  • 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (41g, cold, cubed)

Egg Wash

  • 1 Egg White (beaten)
  • 1 Tablespoon Water

Instructions

  1. Bloom the yeast: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: While the yeast is blooming, combine the bread flour and fine sea salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the yeast mixture and beaten eggs into the bowl with flour and salt. Knead on low speed for 3 to 5 minutes until a shaggy dough forms, scraping down the sides as needed to incorporate all ingredients.
  4. Add butter and knead dough: Incorporate the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dough and continue kneading for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the butter is fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and elastic. The dough ball should weigh approximately 880 grams at this stage.
  5. Form dough ball: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a tight ball to prepare for the first rise.
  6. First proof: Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough ball inside, turning it to coat lightly with oil. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  7. Divide and shape dough: Punch down the risen dough onto a floured surface and divide it into six equal pieces, about 140 grams each. Roll each piece into a ball.
  8. Roll into rectangles and shape rolls: Using a rolling pin, flatten each dough ball into a rectangle approximately 9 inches wide by 5 inches tall, with a thickness between ¼ to ½ inch. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam shut and place the rolls seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Second proof: Cover the shaped rolls with a damp kitchen towel or a second baking sheet and let them rise for 30 minutes to puff up.
  10. Preheat oven: While the rolls are proofing, preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  11. Apply egg wash: Mix the beaten egg white with water in a small bowl and gently brush this over the surface of the risen rolls for a shiny golden crust.
  12. Score the dough: Using a lame, razor blade, or sharp kitchen knife, score each roll with three ¼-inch deep slashes to allow steam to escape and encourage expansion during baking.
  13. Bake the rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 195-200°F (90-93°C). If they need more time, add 1 to 3 minutes as necessary.
  14. Cool before slicing: Remove the rolls from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack. Let them cool completely before slicing or serving to ensure the crumb sets perfectly.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is warm but not hot (110-115℉) to activate the yeast properly.
  • Kneading time is crucial — the dough should be smooth and elastic after adding butter.
  • Scoring the rolls helps them expand evenly and develop a nice crust.
  • Allow the rolls to cool completely before slicing to prevent them from becoming gummy.
  • Rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.

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