Homemade Hoagie Rolls make for the best sandwich. Nothing beats a loaf of fresh homemade bread, and these hoagie rolls don’t disappoint!
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What kind of yeast should I use?
All yeasts will work in this recipe. It’s simply a matter of understanding how each kind of yeast works and differs. Instant dry yeast can be added straight to dry ingredients and doesn’t require any sitting or proofing. It also rises a bit quicker. Active dry yeast is a bigger size of granule and generally needs to be dissolved in a liquid before adding to a recipe. It activates a bit slower so expect 10-15 minutes extra in rise time.
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How warm should the milk be?
The milk should be warm to the touch, between 100 and 110 degrees. You can use 1% up to whole milk.
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What if I don’t have a stand mixer?
You can knead it by hand! Start out by stirring with a spoon until you can’t do it anymore and then knead it with your hands. Just keep on kneading until all the flour is incorporated and/or the dough is soft to the touch and only slightly sticky. It’s a bit of a workout, but it’s worth it!
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Can I make this recipe gluten free?
This recipe was not designed to be gluten free. Gluten free baking involves completely different chemistry. In general, you cannot substitute gluten free flour in baking recipes and expect it to work, however, several people have reported that a blend like Cup for Cup will work.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other homemade bread recipes:
- Homemade Pretzel Rolls
- Perfect Homemade French Bread
- The Best Homemade Dinner Rolls Ever
- Homemade Hamburger Buns
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I was really excited to make these and I followed it very closely watching and reading directions. My bread came out way too skinny. My only thoughts are I used almond milk and not regular milk. Could that be my problem?
Substitutions can definitely affect the end results, especially removing dairy or gluten.
Only started baking bread recently but this recipe is the best so for had hot Ammon for tea yummylicious
Amazing
Perfect rolls! Soft-style, the way my husband loved them, he couldn’t stop raving about them.
You seriously know what you’re doing! I started making your dinner rolls 2yrs ago (for Thanksgiving), and they are my “thing to bring” for family get-togethers… and now at my apartment complex’s monthly pot-luck dinner! So, when I came across this recipe, I knew I had to try it — and I was NOT disappointed. I had a couple friends over to have hoagies for lunch & the first thing they asked was “Where did you buy the buns from?” When I told them I baked them, they said “No way! Those are from a bakery!” Long story short, I had to show them your YouTube video for them to believe me!!! Thanks for sharing your recipes… and keep ’em coming!
Has anyone tried it with a 1 to 1 gluten free floor? I use Rogers red mill 1-1 often. Wonder if it would work?
I have to admit something here. I have been making hoagie rolls for years, trying out different recipes because I was never quite happy with them. I have overlooked this recipe several times because the ingredients didn’t sound like they would get the results I was going for. I have learned a lot about making bread in the last few years, and a couple of weeks ago, I was wanting a really soft roll. I ran across this recipe again, and realized the ingredients probably would give me the results I desired! Well they turned out perfect! So soft, yet substantial enough to hold up to a hearty sandwich! I have made them twice, even using half whole wheat flour and they are just amazing!
So glad you liked them!
Can you make these into sliders? Or mini hoagies?
Absolutely! I have a different recipe for hamburger buns that’s a bit better for sliders.
Can I make this with out yeast? If so what would the substitution be?
Unfortunately, risen dough breads require yeast. You’d have to have a completely different recipe to make a hoagie roll without yeast and it probably wouldn’t be very good.
Should you warm up water add text let it set for about 5 minutes then add? Just wondering
If you are using instant dry yeast there is no need to do that.