I want you to take a tasty adventure with an easy dish that will elevate your overall taste – try the sandwich roll recipe.
In this blog post, we will discuss the complete process of preparation of a sandwich roll. Later, we will also look at variations, pro tips to level up the taste, storage and freezing tips and much more.
What is a Sandwich Roll?
A sandwich roll is a little chewy and soft bread designed to hold various fillings. It holds various shapes like elongated or round and is used for preparing hoagies, subs or ordinary sandwiches. The rolls are versatile, allowing you to add a variety of fillings from cheeses and meats to spreads and vegetables.
You can serve them toasted or cold, making them famous for both gourmet and casual meals. Overall, sandwich rolls are a delicious and simple way to enjoy the flavours in a handheld format.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Freshness: The freshly baked rolls are fluffy, soft and flavorful and taste any sandwiches better.
- Customizable: You can customize the recipe based on your taste. Add cheese, herbs and spices to the dough for a unique flavour.
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe contains simple ingredients, making it great for beginners and experienced cooks.
- Versatile: These rolls are versatile, you can consider them for sliders, sandwiches or as a side with salads or soups. They can fit into any meal.
Tips
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Ensure to choose high-quality ingredients because high-quality flour and fresh yeast affect the texture and rise of the rolls.
- Kneading: Knead the dough until turns stretchy and smooth, it may take around 8-10 minutes. It provides a better texture.
- Shape Evenly: While dividing the dough, ensure that the pieces are shaped evenly to allow uniform baking.
- Egg Wash: For a shiny look, you can brush the rolls using the egg wash (a bit of little water and beaten egg mixed) before the baking process.
- Cool Completely: Before slicing the rolls, let them cool completely on a wire rack to avoid a gummy texture.
Variations
- Submarine Roll: It is generally long and used for loaded sub sandwiches loaded with layers of fresh vegetables and deli meats.
- Pita Bread: A round-pocket-like bread that can have filling from salads to meats, making it versatile and enjoyable.
- Baguette: A French bread with a soft inside, goes well for classic sandwiches such as jambon-beurre or contains fresh meats and veggies as filling.
- Focaccia: An Italian bread seasoned with herbs perfect for sandwiches or as a base for layering the ingredients.
- Ciabatta: An Italian bread containing a soft, chewy texture and rough crust, perfect for filling for sandwiches.
Serving Suggestions
- Salads: You can try a side salad like coleslaw or garden salad provides freshness and works well with sandwiches.
- Pickles: You can try pickled vegetables or dill pickles for a zesty flavour which goes well with most of the sandwiches.
- Vegetable Sticks: You can try vegetable sticks such as bell pepper sticks, celery, and carrots with the ranch or hummus dip for a nice and healthy crunch.
- Cheese Platter: You can try a cheese platter containing crackers, cheeses, or nuts for a nice appetizer which goes well with the sandwiches.
- Deviled Eggs: These delicious bites are perfect finger food which works well with a lot of sandwiches.
Storing and freezing
Storing
- Ensure that the sandwich rolls are stored in a paper bag or bread box at room temperature for 2-3 days. Avoid using plastic bags, as they can make them soggy.
- If necessary, you can put the rolls in the refrigerator for a few more days to maintain their freshness. Wrap them tightly to prevent dryness.
- If you are planning to store it for a longer run, consider freezing it. Wrap each roll tightly in aluminium foil or plastic wrap before placing them into the freezer-safe bag or container.
Freezing
- Let the rolls cool completely before freezing. If they’re still warm, the moisture can cause fogginess.
- Wrap each roll in a plastic wrap. Place all the rolls in a resealable freezer bag, eliminating as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn.
- Label the bag or container with the content and date to keep track of the freshness. You can freeze it for up to 2-3 months.
Conclusion
In conclusion, preparing the sandwich rolls provides a fun cooking experience and a nice way to enhance your meal. With just simple ingredients and less time, you can make tasty and soft rolls which work well with your preferred filling.
Whether you choose hearty whole grain, classic white rolls or herb-infused focaccia, the possibilities never end. You can also customize them based on your taste buds like adding spices, herbs or cheese. So, grab the ingredients and enjoy the baking process.
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Sandwich Roll Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water 110°F/45°C
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large-sized bowl, combine the flour, salt, instant yeast and sugar.
- Gradually, add olive oil and warm water to the dry mix. Mix until it forms a dough.
- In a greased bowl, put the dough and cover it using a damp cloth and allow it rise in a warm place until it doubles the size, it may take around one hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8-10 even pieces. Shape each pieces into round roll and put them on a baking sheet with lined parchment paper.
- Cover the rolls using a wet cloths and let htem rise again for around 30-40 minutes.
- Set the temperature of the oven to 190 C (375 F).
- Bake the rolls until turn golden brown, it may take around 15-20 minutes.
- Take it out from the oven and transfer it to the wire rack to allow it cool completely before slicing.
