Italian herb and cheese sub buns

2h 47m
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3/4 cup of warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 3/4 tablespoon of yeast to an electric mixing bowl.
  2. 2Whisk the ingredients together and let sit on the counter for 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. 3Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 cup of warm water, and about 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the frothy mixture.
  4. 4Add 3 1/2 to 4 cups of all-purpose flour to the bowl.
  5. 5Place the bowl into the electric mixer and mix on medium speed for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and doesn't stick to your hands. Adjust flour if needed.
  6. 6Grease the bowl with olive oil.
  7. 7Return the dough to the greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest for about 1 hour.
  8. 8Dump the risen dough onto a clean surface and divide it into 5 equal portions.
  9. 9Stretch and roll each dough portion into bun shapes.
  10. 10Place the shaped buns onto a sub bun holder (or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper).
  11. 11Cover the buns and let them rest for a second time for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  12. 12In a bowl, combine shredded Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  13. 13Brush the risen buns with egg wash.
  14. 14Sprinkle the cheese and Italian seasoning mixture generously on top of each bun.
  15. 15Bake the buns in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 minutes.
  16. 16Allow the baked buns to cool slightly before cutting them open.
  17. 17Cut the buns open lengthwise to prepare them for filling with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cups warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.75 tablespoon yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning
  • egg wash

Equipment

electric mixing bowlwhiskbaking trayparchment paperbun loaf pansknifebrush

Tips

  • Adjust flour quantity based on humidity to get a non-sticky dough.
  • Do not pack or level the flour when measuring; just scoop and pour.
  • For bigger buns, divide dough into 5 balls (200-225 grams each); for smaller buns, divide into 8 balls (120-130 grams each).