Do you ever get that craving for a hoagie but every time you eat the store bought buns they just don't hit the same? Well these homemade buns hit every time. Homemade hoagie buns are surprisingly easy to make, and the difference is flavor and texture is markedly noticeable.
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These buns are soft and bouncy with a nice golden brown crust. They're the perfect foundation for any hoagie creation you can dream up, from classic Italian subs to piled-high veggie delights. Plus, the satisfaction of building a sandwich on a bun you made yourself is unmatched.
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Making hoagie buns at home is easier than you might think. The recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and some basic steps. Down below, I'll walk you through the process, from mixing the dough to enjoying that warm, oven-fresh goodness. You can also download a copy of my homemade hoagie buns recipe!
Ingredients
• 1 packet of instant yeast
•6 cups bread flour
•1/4 cup of sugar
•1Tbsp salt
•1 Tbsp sugar or local honey
•1 quart warm water
Directions
Activate the yeast by combing sugar, yeast and warm water in a jar. Be careful not to use water that is too hot, otherwise you will essentially unalive the yeast. Also, the water should not be cold as the yeast will not activate. While waiting for the yeast to activate, cover it with a cheesecloth. This will keep anything foreign out of your yeast and allow for extra room in case their is an expansion mishaps. Trust me, it happens. Allow the yeast about 10-12 minutes to grow.
Combine bread flour, yeast, water and the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. I like to add all of the dry ingredients first and then add the wet ingredients. I have also switched out the tablespoon of sugar for a tablespoon of local honey and the next level sweetness from the honey is just superb!
Using the dough hook, mix until the dough is sticky and pulls away from the bowl.
Cover and let the dough rise for 30 minutes. It should double in size. I usually put mine in a warm spot such as the oven with light on or even on the dryer while it's on will work.
Knead and shape the dough into rolls. My favorite part is punching the dough to let the air out. For this recipe, you should be able to make at least 6 rolls depending on the size of your rolls.
Allow the rolls to rise for 25 minutes. They should be noticeably bigger then when you rolled them out.
Brush the rolls with some melted butter. You could also add herbs to the butter to channel the "Italian herbs and Spices" vibe.
Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes or until your buns are golden brown.
If you are looking for a downloadable version of this recipe, you can find it below.
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