6" French Sub Bun Recipe
Make 6" French Sub Bun Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with olive oil. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 7
Shape the Buns
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each piece into a 6-inch long sub bun.
- 8
Prepare Baking Sheet
Sprinkle cornmeal on a baking sheet to prevent sticking. Place the shaped buns on the prepared sheet.
- 9
Second Rise
Cover the buns with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 10
- 11
Bake
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom.
- 12
Cool
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing.