Italian Herb and Cheese Sub Buns

72 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3/4 cup of warm milk to an electric mixing bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 3/4 tablespoon of traditional active dry yeast (or instant yeast).
  2. 2Add 3/4 cup of warm milk to an electric mixing bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 3/4 tablespoon of traditional active dry yeast (or instant yeast).
  3. 3Add 3/4 cup of warm milk to an electric mixing bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 3/4 tablespoon of traditional active dry yeast (or instant yeast).
  4. 4Whisk the mixture well and let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Whisk the mixture well and let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Whisk the mixture well and let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes.
  7. 7Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1/2 cup of water to the frothy mixture.
  8. 8Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1/2 cup of water to the frothy mixture.
  9. 9Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1/2 cup of water to the frothy mixture.
  10. 10Add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture.
  11. 11Add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture.
  12. 12Add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture.
  13. 13Mix the dough in the electric mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes, adding an additional 1/2 cup of flour if the dough is too sticky.
  14. 14Mix the dough in the electric mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes, adding an additional 1/2 cup of flour if the dough is too sticky.
  15. 15Mix the dough in the electric mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes, adding an additional 1/2 cup of flour if the dough is too sticky.
  16. 16Grease the mixing bowl with olive oil and return the dough to the bowl.
  17. 17Grease the mixing bowl with olive oil and return the dough to the bowl.
  18. 18Grease the mixing bowl with olive oil and return the dough to the bowl.
  19. 19Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 1 hour.
  20. 20Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 1 hour.
  21. 21Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 1 hour.
  22. 22Dump the risen dough onto a clean surface.
  23. 23Dump the risen dough onto a clean surface.
  24. 24Dump the risen dough onto a clean surface.
  25. 25Divide the dough into 5 equal portions (approximately 200-225 grams each).
  26. 26Divide the dough into 5 equal portions (approximately 200-225 grams each).
  27. 27Divide the dough into 5 equal portions (approximately 200-225 grams each).
  28. 28Stretch and roll each portion of dough into a sub bun shape.
  29. 29Stretch and roll each portion of dough into a sub bun shape.
  30. 30Stretch and roll each portion of dough into a sub bun shape.
  31. 31Place the formed sub buns into a sub bun holder on a cookie tray (or directly on a parchment-lined cookie tray).
  32. 32Place the formed sub buns into a sub bun holder on a cookie tray (or directly on a parchment-lined cookie tray).
  33. 33Place the formed sub buns into a sub bun holder on a cookie tray (or directly on a parchment-lined cookie tray).
  34. 34Cover the buns with a towel and let them rest for a second rise.
  35. 35Cover the buns with a towel and let them rest for a second rise.
  36. 36Cover the buns with a towel and let them rest for a second rise.
  37. 37In a bowl, mix shredded parmesan cheese with Italian seasoning.
  38. 38In a bowl, mix shredded parmesan cheese with Italian seasoning.
  39. 39In a bowl, mix shredded parmesan cheese with Italian seasoning.
  40. 40Brush the risen buns with egg wash.
  41. 41Brush the risen buns with egg wash.
  42. 42Brush the risen buns with egg wash.
  43. 43Sprinkle the cheese and Italian seasoning mixture generously over the egg-washed buns.
  44. 44Sprinkle the cheese and Italian seasoning mixture generously over the egg-washed buns.
  45. 45Sprinkle the cheese and Italian seasoning mixture generously over the egg-washed buns.
  46. 46Bake the buns in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 minutes.
  47. 47Bake the buns in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 minutes.
  48. 48Bake the buns in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 minutes.
  49. 49Remove from oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them open.
  50. 50Remove from oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them open.
  51. 51Remove from oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them open.
  52. 52Cut the buns open down the middle, ready to be stuffed with toppings.
  53. 53Cut the buns open down the middle, ready to be stuffed with toppings.
  54. 54Cut the buns open down the middle, ready to be stuffed with toppings.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup Warm milk
  • 0.75 cup Warm milk
  • 0.75 cup Warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 0.75 tablespoon Yeast (traditional active dry or instant)
  • 0.75 tablespoon Yeast (traditional active dry or instant)
  • 0.75 tablespoon Yeast (traditional active dry or instant)
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • Shredded parmesan cheese
  • Shredded parmesan cheese
  • Shredded parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning
  • Italian seasoning
  • Italian seasoning
  • Egg wash
  • Egg wash
  • Egg wash

Equipment

Electric mixing bowlWhiskMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsCookie trayParchment paperSub bun holder (optional)Small bowlPastry brushCutting boardKnife

Tips

  • Adjust flour quantity based on humidity to get a soft, non-sticky dough.
  • Do not pack or level the flour; scoop and pour.
  • Let buns cool slightly before cutting to prevent collapse.