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Perfect Homemade Subway Bread recipe, just like the restaurant. This recipes makes a perfect copycat loaf of Subway bread for sandwiches at home.

I love making homemade bread. It’s easier than you think-try these simple bread recipes: Homemade Italian Bread, Easy Bread Sticks Recipe andMom’s 4 Loaf Wheat Bread Recipe.

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Homemade Subway Bread

You guys, they turned out amazing! Really and truly. Plus, it wasn’t all that hard to do. Next time I’m going to double the recipe so that I have some leftovers and I’m going to try to freeze them. Lucky for me, I found a jar of pickled banana peppers in the pantry too. My sandwich was half banana peppers and half everything else because those are my favorite thing ever.

The homemade Subway bread was just perfect. It had a very soft crust (thanks to a little butter and letting them steam in a towel as they cooled) and a light middle, and it kind of smashed into nothing when you ate it. Just like the real thing. Sure, Subway is cheap, but it’s pretty fun to make them at home. Your family will be shocked and amazed at your mad skills and you’ll be able to put on as many banana peppers as your heart desires. Best deal ever!

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Just top with your favorite sandwich toppings and a heavy hand of mayo and you’ll have yourself something ridiculously close to an authentic Subway sandwich made at home. Even if you aren’t craving Subway, this homemade Subway bread recipe is a great one to keep on hand for any future hoagie needs.

Tips and Tricks for making Homemade Subway Bread:

  • I have had a few people email me and say that just before baking they brushed the outside of the dough with olive oil or butter and then sprinkled on some Italian seasoning and some Parmesan cheese for a great homemade Subway Italian Herb and Cheese bread. I can’t wait to try this myself.
  • This bread froze just about as well as other breads. It was still soft but seemed a bit dryer after freezing. Fresh is best but they do freeze and thaw well.
  • Like pickled banana peppers as much as I do? Check out my recipe on how to make easy refrigerated pickled banana peppers (great use for extra garden or farmer’s market produce).
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How do I know how much flour to add to bread dough?

If you haven’t ever made dough before, the goal is to add just enough flour for it to be a soft but not sticky dough. If you add too much flour, you’ll end up with Subway bricks instead of bread.

Can I still make homemade bread without a stand mixer?

No stand mixer? This recipe can be made by hand, just be sure to knead itfor a full 8 minutes. That’s a long time but developing the gluten helps the bread to be soft.

Can I incorporate whole wheat flour in this bread recipe?

This recipe works well with half whole wheat flour mixed with half all-purpose flour for whole wheat sub buns.

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More amazing bread recipes:

  • Classic French Baguette Recipe (this is an overnight recipe, easier than you’d think, and makes such amazing sandwiches)
  • My Favorite Go-To Sourdough Bread Recipe
  • 100% Whole Wheat Bread Recipe (my favorite whole grain sandwich bread, it’s super soft)
  • Sourdough Hamburger Buns

If you’ve tried thiseasyhomemadesubway bread recipeor any other recipe on Bless this Mess, then don’t forget torate the recipeand leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some pictures of it, share it with me onInstagramso I can repost on my stories AND add your photo to your comment so that other can see your creation.

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Homemade Subway Bread Recipe

By: Melissa Griffiths

Perfect homemade Subway bread recipe, just like the restaurant. This recipe makes a perfect copycat loaf of Subway bread for sandwiches at home.

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Rise Time: 1 hour hr

Total: 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 8 (makes 4 nine-inch sub buns

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water, (110 degrees F)
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, add the water, yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.

  • Add 1 cup of flour and mix with the dough hook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add an additional cup of flour and mix until well combined. Continue adding the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until a soft dough is formed. The dough should still stick to the bottom of of the bowl, but pull away from the sides. Let the dough mix for around 8 minutes total.

  • When the dough has come together but is still sticking a bit to the bottom of the bowl, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. The dough should be very soft. Shape the dough into a ball and return it to the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for a half hour.

  • After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a clean surface and divide it into 4. Roll each piece of dough into a long skinny loaf that is about 9 to 10 inches long.

  • Place the rolled loaves onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a baking mat. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Allow at least 2 inches between each loaf on the pan.

  • Cover the loaves with a greased piece of plastic wrap and allow the loaves to rise until doubled, about an hour.

  • Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. When the loaves are ready, bake them in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

  • When the loaves come out of the oven, rub the tops with a stick of butter and cover them with a dish towel to cool.

  • Let the loaves cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting down the middle and topping with your favorite sandwich fixings.

Notes

Rubbing the loaves with butter and covering them with a towel to cool are part of what keeps them very soft, so be sure not to miss those steps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 of a sub bun, Calories: 254kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 437mg, Potassium: 59mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin C: 0.001mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 2mg

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Tried and True Bread Recipes:

  • Homemade Cornbread Muffins
  • Grandma Lucy’s Famous Clover Rolls
  • Jumbo Dinner Rolls
  • Whole Wheat Spinach Bread
  • Big Soft Pretzels
  • Homemade Italian Bread
  • Easy Bread Sticks Recipe
  • Pineapple Zucchini Bread Recipe
  • One Hour Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

NOTE: One of the awesome Bless this Mess readers, Kim, had great success using her bread machine to make this recipe. Since so many have asked about that I thought I would share her notes. Kim said that she let the bread machine run the full dough cycle (which is 1.5 hours long). After the cycle she shaped the loaves and let them rise for an hour before baking. Here’s how Kim’s homemade sub bun turned out:

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Thank you for sharing Kim! I hope that helps someone else out too.

Enjoy this perfect Homemade Subway Bread recipe, just like the restaurant. This recipes makes a perfect copycat loaf of Subway bread for sandwiches at home.

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Subway bread? ›

WHITE BREAD: Wheat Flour (Thiamine, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Canola Oil, Iodised Salt (Anti Caking Agent (551, 535)), Soy Flour, Vegetable Emulsifiers (472e, 481, 471), Dextrose, Mineral Salt (170), Food Acid (300), Enzymes (Wheat). Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.

How does Subway make their bread? ›

Subway bread is a white bread recipe that you cut and roll into logs. Once the dough is formed the bread gets sprayed with water and dredged in an Italian Herb and cheese blend before it hits the silicone bread molds. It then gets scored and rises until tripled in size then bakes.

How to make your own Subway sandwich? ›

Cut your bread in half lengthwise, leaving it attached at the back. Open it and layer 5 slices of deli meat of choice along the bread. Top with 3 slices of cheese. In your oven, put the open sandwich under the broiler until the cheese is melted.

What is the type of bread that Subway uses? ›

What type of bread is used at sandwich shops like Subway and Potbelly? Subs are put on some form of french/italian bread. The 1 foot (usually 1 foot cut down to 6 inch for a regular portion) loaves are cut, then fillings are added.

Which Subway bread is healthiest? ›

Which bread is the healthiest at Subway? Generally, Subway's “Hearty Multigrain” is going to be the healthiest choice. Compared to the Artisan Italian, Italian Herbs and Cheese, Jalapeño and Cheddar, Flatbreads and Wraps, it's a lower calorie option and notably has a touch more fiber and protein.

What type of oil does Subway use? ›

It is an oil blend that is mostly canola oil and some olive oil. If their oil packets mean anything, it's 10% olive oil. Subway's Oil and Vinegar Recipe. Mix red wine vinegar and a blend of olive and other oils and you can recreate the sandwich dressing offered at Subway.

Why does Subway put sugar in their bread? ›

Like many of the answers listed here, yes, Subway does add sugar to their bread, but it is an essential ingredient that is required- that is, the basics of how bread is made: the yeast feeds on the sugar in the flour.

What did Subway remove from their bread? ›

Remember Subway's “yoga mat chemical” controversy? In 2014, a petition created by blogger/activist Vani Hari, AKA Foodbabe, urged the chain to remove azodicarbonamide, a substance also found in yoga mats, from its bread. Just days — and quite a bit of public backlash — later Subway agreed to phase out the ingredient.

Why did Subway change their bread recipe? ›

In 2014, Subway faced public scrutiny when it was revealed that a chemical called azodicarbonamide, which is used as a bleaching agent and dough conditioner, was present in their bread. Following the controversy, Subway announced that they would be removing azodicarbonamide from their bread recipe.

What are the 3 main ingredients in sandwich making? ›

There are 3 main components of a sandwich: the bread, the spread, and the filling.

How much does a Subway store owner make? ›

How much does a Business Owner make at Subway in the United States? Average Subway Business Owner hourly pay in the United States is approximately $8.44, which is 50% below the national average.

Does Subway make their own bread? ›

As we've mentioned, each Subway loaf starts frozen. While Subway employees bake each loaf fresh on-site, they don't mix the ingredients to make the dough. Subway has several suppliers that create the dough for the various franchise locations use to make their bread.

What is the softest bread at Subway? ›

Italian (white) bread - it's the classic Subway bread that's fluffy and soft with a light crust. It's versatile and pairs well with any sandwich ingredients. The Italian (white) bread at Subway is a classic and popular choice among customers. Its soft and slightly chewy texture makes it perfect for sandwiches.

What is the white cheese at Subway called? ›

The white cheeses served at Subway are feta, mozzerrella, provolone, and Swiss. It does vary from store to store, but most all serve Monterey Jack and cheddar. I believe thei cheddar is all yellow/orange. Hope this helps, and thank you for the A2A!

What is Subway whole wheat bread made of? ›

9-GRAIN WHEAT Whole wheat flour, enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), yeast, sugar, grain and seed blend (wheat, rye, yellow corn, oats, triticale, brown rice, barley, flax seed, millet, sorghum), wheat gluten, contains 2% or less of: salt, ...

What are the ingredients in Subway hero bread? ›

Hero Bread™ Sliced White Bread contains: Water, Resistant Wheat Starch, Wheat Protein, Olive Oil, Yeast, Milled Flaxseed, Contains less than 2% of Vinegar, Salt, Fava Bean Protein, Guar Gum, Cultured Wheat Flour, Wheat Flour, Enzymes, Monk Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sunflower Lecithin.

Is the bread at Subway vegan? ›

Is any bread at Subway vegan? Yes. The vegan bread options at Subway include 9 Grain Wheat, Hearty Italian, Italian white bread, Roasted Garlic, Sourdough, Spinach Wrap, Tomato Basil Wrap, Habanero Wrap, and Wheat Wrap. Check with your location to see which vegan options are available.

Is Subway bread gluten free? ›

Yes, we have gluten-free bread on our menu. Gluten-free bread is made in a gluten-free environment, but the bread may still come into contact with gluten, as other products in our restaurant contain gluten and the products are prepared with the same equipment.

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