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Crisp on the outside, soft and a little chewy inside, these Italian Hoagie Rolls are the perfect vehicle for delicious fillings.
Depending on where you’re from these rolls are called variety of names. In addition to being called Hoagies, I have heard them called Subs, Submarines, Grinders, Hero, Italian Sandwich, Torpedo, and Po’ Boy, just to name a few.
Whatever you call them, we all enjoy making over the top sandwiches full of meats and cheeses and stuffing them into these rolls.
How to store your Best Soft and Chewy Hoagie Rolls
Store them uncut in a paper bag OR, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and then in a plastic bag.
Can you freeze Hoagie Rolls?
These rolls can be frozen after they are baked. Simply wrap each cooled loaf in plastic wrap, twice and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Italian Hoagie Rolls
Yield: Makes 8 rolls | Prep time: 15 mins | Rest time: 1 hr 20 min | Bake time: 30 mins
Ingredients:
5cBread Flour
¾tspSalt
2cwarm water
4tspdry yeast
3½tbspvegetable oil
1lgegg(room temperature)
4½tspgranulated sugar
Instructions:
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, salt and yeast.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together water, oil, egg and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
Using a dough hook with mixer set to low speed, slowly add the liquid mixture into the dry mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined and dough is starting to form. Increase speed to medium until dough becomes smooth. You can add a bit more flour if needed but be careful not to add too much.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until dough becomes a smooth ball. Add more flour as needed to decrease stickiness but not make too dry.
Place dough into a large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size (approx. 30-45 min.)
Transfer dough to a clean, lightly floured surface and divide into eight equal pieces.
Roll and form each piece into an approx. 8-inch roll shape.
Spray two baking sheets with a non-stick cooking spray. Place rolls on sheets, approx 3-inches apart. Cover with greased plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm area until doubled (approx. 40-minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°.
After dough has risen, cut a slash down the center of each with a very sharp knife or a razor blade.
Bake in preheated oven for approximately 30 min. Should be lightly browned. Cool on baking rack before cutting.
Store in an airtight container.
Yield: 8 rolls
Italian Hoagie Rolls
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 c Bread Flour
- ¾ tsp Salt
- 2 c warm water
- 4 tsp dry yeast
- 3½ tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lg egg, room temperature
- 4½ tsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, salt and yeast.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together water, oil, egg and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Using a dough hook with mixer set to low speed, slowly add the liquid mixture into the dry mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined and dough is starting to form. Increase speed to medium until dough becomes smooth. You can add a bit more flour if needed but be careful not to add too much.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until dough becomes a smooth ball. Add more flour as needed to decrease stickiness but not make too dry.
- Place dough into a large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size (approx. 30-45 min.)
- Transfer dough to a clean, lightly floured surface and divide into eight equal pieces. Roll and form each piece into an approx. 8-inch roll shape.
- Spray two baking sheets with a non-stick cooking spray. Place rolls on sheets, approx 3-inches apart. Cover with greased plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm area until doubled (approx. 40-minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- After dough has risen, cut a slash down the center of each with a very sharp knife or a razor blade.
- Bake in preheated oven for approximately 30 min. Should be lightly browned. Cool on baking rack before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 grams
Amount Per Serving:Unsaturated Fat: 0g
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Liz Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys cooking and baking, food photography, and reading.
FAQs
The Best Method for Reheating Dinner Rolls: The Oven
Placing rolls snugly together in a baking dish leaves the sides of the rolls soft, while separating them and heating on a baking sheet will result in a slightly crisper outside crust.
What is an Italian hoagie made of? ›
Making a New York Style Italian Sub (aka hero or hoagie) doesn't have to be difficult. It's all about the ingredients: crispy, seedy Italian bread, layers upon layers of paper-thin capicola, salami, pepperoni and ham, vinegar-drenched shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes, sliced onions, and cherry peppers.
What is a hoagie roll made of? ›
A hoagie roll or hero roll is a type of long roll used to prepare hoagie sandwiches. Hoagie rolls are sometimes toasted before being used to prepare a sandwich. Ingredients used in hoagie roll preparation may include flour, egg, milk, vegetable oil, salt, sugar and yeast.
How long do homemade hoagie rolls last? ›
Yeast rolls made with fats, dairy, eggs and/or sugar usually are good on the counter wrapped well for 2 to 3 days. If made with only flour, water, yeast and salt, they are best eaten the day they are made. If made and fermented with sourdough starter, they are good for 5 or more days on the counter.
What is the difference between a sub roll and a hoagie roll? ›
A hoagie uses a harder bread and is usually served cold whereas a sub uses a softer one and can be served toasted or cold. A sub's bread is also fully cut through and a hoagie's bread is only split.
How do you keep Italian bread crispy? ›
Crusty bread will not be crusty the second day. You can re-crisp it by putting it cut side down on a piece of foil and place in a preheated 325° F oven, directly on your oven rack, for about 7-10 minutes. 3. Crusty bread should not be stored in plastic, which softens the crust.
Do you put mayo on an Italian hoagie? ›
Mayonnaise and a splash of Italian dressing are all it truly needs! Of course, you could always add your other favorites. A swipe of pepper relish or spicy mustard would certainly kick it up a notch! What kind of vinegar goes on an Italian sandwich?
Is a hoagie the same as a submarine sandwich? ›
A submarine sandwich, commonly known as a sub, hoagie (Philadelphia metropolitan area and Western Pennsylvania English), hero (New York City English), Italian (Maine English), grinder (New England English), wedge (Westchester, NY), or a spuckie (Boston English), is a type of American cold or hot sandwich made from a ...
What's the difference between a regular hoagie and an Italian hoagie? ›
In my experience, the terms regular and Italian are interchangable in most places. The few places that do differentiate between regular and Italian do so based on the provenance of the meats that go into the sandwich... i.e. cheaper domestic salami and ham in the regular, imported Italian meats in an Italian.
What is a submarine roll? ›
First, a sub sandwich is any kind of sandwich that is made on long and cylindrical sandwich bread. “Sub buns” as they are sometimes called, are used to create these tasty sandwiches instead of normal slices of bread or rolls. The sub bun originated as the Italian sandwich in Italian-American communities.
“Sub,” short for “submarine sandwich,” is said to come from Connecticut, where what was originally called a grinder became a sub because of the sandwich's uncanny resemblance to the submarines in a nearby naval shipyard. (See Submarine Sandwiches | What's in a Name for more on the submarine sandwich's origin story.)
What makes a good hoagie? ›
Meat: Hoagies are traditionally made using Italian lunch means such as dry salami or pepperoni. You can add a kick with sweet and hot Italian sausage or even Chorizo. Toppings: Toppings add the finishing layer of crunch and flavor. Add some iceberg or romaine lettuce, tomato and onion onto your hoagie.
How do you keep hoagie rolls fresh? ›
Paper bags are more breathable than plastic, which is great for brioche rolls, soft buns, and other breads with added fat. But too much air will make the bread go stale quickly. Consider keeping these bags airtight as best you can. Then there's the bread box: it balances moisture and air circulation.
What is the best way to toast a hoagie roll? ›
Open hoagie rolls and lay flat, cut sides up. In small bowl, stir together softened butter with pressed garlic clove. Spread garlic butter onto the cut sides of hoagie rolls. Toast the buns on a large skillet, flat cooktop, or griddle on medium heat until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
How do you toast a hoagie roll at home? ›
Toasting Hoagie Rolls
To toast the rolls in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread a little butter in the insides of the rolls and toast in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown. After you remove the rolls from the oven cover them with a towel to keep warm.
What is the best way to toast hoagie buns? ›
To toast buns, set your oven or toaster oven to broil and let it preheat for 5-10 minutes. Place the buns cut-side-up on a baking sheet and broil them for about 30 seconds, or until they turn golden brown. In a pinch, you can also toast hamburger-style buns in a regular toaster.
