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:
In a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water with the yeast and sugar and set aside for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, and olive oil until combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of bubbling yeast and stir to mix.
Add flour and salt and continue mixing until dough begins to come together.
Using your hands or the kneading attachment of the electric mixer, knead the dough for 8 minutes until firm and smooth.
Generously grease a glass bowl with oil and place the dough ball inside the bowl. Grease all sides of the dough ball too.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside to rise until dough has doubled in volume.
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.
Line 2 baking sheets with flour or parchment paper.
Divide dough into 10 portions about 4-ounces each and shape into 6-inch hoagie-shaped rolls.
Arrange evenly on prepared baking sheets. Cover rolls with kitchen towel and set aside, at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 °F.
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.
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.
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!
