This hoagie roll recipe is super tasty. The rolls come out chewy, yet soft, and with just the right flavor. Perfect for adding to a French Dip once you check out how to cook roast beef!
In a small mixing bowl, whisk the honey into ¼ cup of warm water. Sprinkle in the yeast and let sit for 5 minutes, or until frothy/foamy.
Add remaining 1 ¼ cups water.
Add oil and stir to combine.
Combine salt and flour 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 the dough is too wet, add a little more flour to make the dough soft.
On a lightly floured surface (or in the mixer bowl with a 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 F.
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 ¼-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.