Homemade Hoagie Rolls

Homemade Hoagie Rolls

Soft and Chewy Mini Buns

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 50m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 2h 10m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

301
Calories
5.8g
Fat
53.3g
Carbohydrates
8.5g
Protein
20mg
Cholesterol
483mg
Sodium
Homemade Hoagie Rolls

Recipe Description

Homemade Hoagie Rolls are a scrumptious, long, flat and crusty roll. The name was given to this type of sandwich by Italian Navy Yard workers that worked down at the Hog in Philadelphia.

Regardless of the weird and wonderful name, the sandwiches have a sublime taste. Nothing beats the fresh smell or taste of freshly baked bread and these Hoagies will not disappoint.

To make Homemade Hoagie Rolls, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Homemade Hoagie Rolls

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare yeast

    5 min
    Step 1 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    In a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water with the yeast and sugar and set aside for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Combine wet ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, and olive oil until combined.

  3. 3

    Combine all ingredients

    1 min
    Step 3 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of bubbling yeast and stir to mix.

  4. 4

    Add dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Add flour and salt and continue mixing until dough begins to come together.

  5. 5

    Knead dough

    8 min
    Step 5 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Using your hands or the kneading attachment of the electric mixer, knead the dough for 8 minutes until firm and smooth.

  6. 6

    Prepare rising bowl

    1 min
    Step 6 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Generously grease a glass bowl with oil and place the dough ball inside the bowl. Grease all sides of the dough ball too.

  7. 7

    Rise

    1h
    Step 7 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside to rise until dough has doubled in volume.

  8. 8

    Refrigeration

    Step 8 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Once risen you may continue with the recipe or refrigerate overnight. If chilled, allow 1½ hours for the dough to come to room temperature before continuing.

  9. 9

    Prepare baking sheet

    1 min
    Step 9 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Line 2 baking sheets with flour or parchment paper.

  10. 10

    Portion rolls

    5 min
    Step 10 - Homemade Hoagie RollsStep 10 - Homemade Hoagie RollsStep 10 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Divide dough into 10 portions about 4-ounces each and shape into 6-inch hoagie-shaped rolls.

  11. 11

    Second rising

    30 min
    Step 11 - Homemade Hoagie RollsStep 11 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Arrange evenly on prepared baking sheets. Cover rolls with kitchen towel and set aside, at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  12. 12

    Preheat oven

    Preheat oven to 425 °F.

  13. 13

    Slit tops of rolls

    1 min
    Step 13 - Homemade Hoagie RollsStep 13 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    With a baker's lame, sharp knife, slice a ¼-inch deep slit through the tops of the rolls, lengthwise. Brush with egg wash, just before placing them in the oven.

  14. 14

    Bake

    20 min
    Step 14 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Place rolls in the oven and reduce temperature to 375 °F. Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating once halfway through until baked through and the center temperature is 195 °F.

  15. 15

    Serve

    Step 15 - Homemade Hoagie Rolls

    Tap the bottom of the roll for a hollow sound when done then fill up your sandwiches, serve and enjoy!

Sandwich time will never be the same without these Homemade Hoagie Rolls. Chewy on the outside and soft on the inside baking exactly the roll we all know and love. Let us know what you think of this recipe and tag #cookmerecipes online once you’ve tried them!

About the author

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Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Tina
March 20, 2025
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Super awesome rolls!

William Johnson
February 2, 2025
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Superb hoagie rolls!

Charlotte Evans
December 13, 2024
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Superb! Just baked these hoagie rolls for a gathering. They were a massive hit! The aroma filled the flat and everyone was raving. So much better than store-bought. Will def make again!

Isaac
July 29, 2024
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These rolls took me back to childhood family BBQs. Just perfect!

Andrew
July 14, 2024
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Fantastic! I baked these hoagie rolls for my son's birthday party. The delicious smell filled the house and every bite was a hit! We made sandwiches with such tasty toppings. It was a memorable day with family, thanks to this recipe!

Zoe Dupont
March 19, 2024
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Délicieux!

Géraldine Dubois
November 17, 2023
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Wow, these Homemade Hoagie Rolls are simply awesome! I made them for a picnic last weekend and everyone loved them. It's so easy and the smell of fresh bread in the oven? Unbeatable! Seriously, they made my sandwiches taste so good, thank you! ❤️

Wendy
October 10, 2023
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These hoagie rolls turned out great! My kids loved helping shape them for dinner.

Vince
August 9, 2023
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Tried these rolls for a family BBQ, tasted proper lush! Will defo make again.

Laura
March 12, 2023
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So easy, love it!

Isabella
September 22, 2021
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OMG! These hoagie rolls are a total game changer! Made 'em fresh for a party!

Wendy Smith
September 22, 2021
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I made these hoagie rolls for a family gathering, and they were a hit. The instructions were simple and easy to follow. The aroma of fresh bread filled the house, reminding me of the Italian deli my grandma used to take me to. They turned out crusty and warm, perfect for our sandwiches.

Quinn
September 2, 2021
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Delicious! I made these rolls for a family BBQ, and everyone loved them. The smell of baking brought back memories of my childhood. Thanks for this fantastic recipe!

Tina
August 11, 2021
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Baking these rolls wa so fun. They were perfect for my picnic date. Fresh bread made everything taste better.

David Martinez
March 19, 2021
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Delicious. I made these hoagie rolls for a family gathering last weekend. Everyone loved them and couldn’t believe how easy they were to make. The smell of fresh bread brought back memories of my childhood. Definitely a keeper.

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