Hoagie Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In a small mixing bowl, add yeast to 1/4 cup of warm water. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar over the mixture and let sit for 5 minutes, or until frothy/foamy. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Add oil and stir to combine.
2. 2
   Combine salt and flours in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Using a stand mixer, or by hand, add the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Beat until smooth on medium speed. If dough is too wet, add a little more flour to make the dough soft.
3. 3
   On a lightly floured surface (or in the mixer bowl with bread hook), knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes.
4. 4
   Lightly grease a large bowl with a bit of oil and place dough into bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with a dish towel and let rise for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
5. 5
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set oven to 400 degrees F.
6. 6
   Punch down dough and, on a lightly floured surface, divide into 8 balls. Shape each ball into a long oval, roughly the size of the hoagie roll you wish to make. Arrange long ovals on parchment paper about 2 inches apart. Slice a 1/4-inch deep slit across the top of each piece. Cover again and let rise an additional 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack.
8. 8
   Enjoy!