Description
This recipe delivers bakery-fresh hoagie rolls with a delightful crunch and golden sesame crust, perfect for healthy weeknight sandwiches. It’s a family-friendly recipe tested for easy success, elevating home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water (105-115 degrees F), sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dough: Add bread flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms and all flour is incorporated.
- Knead Dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 8-10 minutes (or use a stand mixer for 6-8 minutes) until smooth and elastic, passing the windowpane test.
- First Rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, turning once to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Shape Rolls: Gently punch down the dough. Divide into 6-8 equal portions (preferably 7) and shape each into an oblong hoagie roll, about 7-8 inches long with tapered ends.
- Second Rise: Place shaped rolls about 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until noticeably puffy.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat oven to 375-400 degrees F. Brush risen rolls with the egg wash, then sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Bake for 15-20 minutes until deep golden brown and hollow when tapped.
Notes
For a slightly lighter roll, reduce the sugar by half. If rolls are dense, check yeast freshness or ensure proper kneading. Over-proofed dough often leads to rolls that spread too much. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hoagie roll (90 g)
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: hoagie rolls, bread, sesame, homemade, baking, easy, family-friendly, golden crust, sandwich bread