Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp. (about 1/4 oz) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water, divided
- 2 tsp.. sugar, divided
- 2 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 cups bread flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Preparation
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, add yeast to 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle 1 tsp. sugar over the mixture and let sit for 5 minutes, or until frothy/foamy. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups water and 1 tsp. sugar. Add oil and stir to combine.
Combine salt and flours in a medium mixing bowl. Using a stand mixer, or by hand, add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Beat until smooth on medium speed. If dough is too wet, add a little more dough to make the dough soft.
On a lightly floured surface (or in the mixer bowl with bread hook), knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes.
Lightly grease a large bowl with a bit of oil and place dough into bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with dish towel and let rise for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set oven to 400 degrees.
Punch down dough and, on a lightly floured surface, divide into 8 balls. Shape each ball into a long oval, roughly the size of the hoagie roll you wish to make. Arrange long ovals on parchment paper about 2 inches apart. Slice a 1/4-inch deep slit across the top of each piece. Cover again and let rise an additional 25 minutes.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack. Enjoy!