Subway Copycat Italian Herb & Cheese Bread

75 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk together 3 cups of warm water (95°F), 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 1/2 tbsp of dry yeast in a bowl. Let it foam for about 10 minutes.
  2. 2Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 cup of oil to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
  3. 3Gradually add 4 more cups of all-purpose flour and knead the dough for 10-15 minutes.
  4. 4Oil a bowl, place the dough inside, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for an hour in a warm place (e.g., oven with the light on).
  5. 5Divide the risen dough into 5 equal pieces.
  6. 6Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and garlic herb seasoning on a countertop.
  7. 7Roll each dough piece in the cheese and herb mixture.
  8. 8Place the dough pieces in a silicone baking sheet or baking pan, cut slits on top and let rise for 20-30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  9. 9Bake for 35 minutes.
  10. 10Brush the baked bread with melted butter.
  11. 11Add your favorite Subway toppings to your homemade sub.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups warm water
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp dry yeast
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup oil
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 handful shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 handful Parmesan cheese
  • 1 handful garlic herb seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonskitchen scaleplastic wrapsilicone baking sheet or baking panknifeovenpastry brush