Whole Wheat Sub rolls

I've been wanting to make sub rolls for a while, because the shape my breadmaker makes bread into just does NOT lend itself to sandwich making.

I modified the recipe found here to be vegan.

So because I was feeling a little bit lazy, I let the breadmaker knead the dough and let it rise until the proofing(final rise) when I took it out, shaped it into sub rolls and let it rise again. You can do it by hand if you like :P

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Sub Rolls

* 1 1/4 cups water (70 to 80 degrees F)
* 2 tablespoons molasses
* 2 tablespoons vegan margarine, softened
* 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
* 2 tablespoons nonfat dry soy milk powder
* 1 3/4 cups bread flour
* 1 cup whole wheat flour
* 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
* 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

So, according to my breadmachine instructions, I put the wet ingredients into the breadpan, layered the dry ones on top, and made a little pocket for the yeast. I set it on the basic setting with a light crust, and checked the times in the manual to see when the last rise starts.

As the machine was beginning the final proofing stage, I took the dough out of the machine, formed it into two sub-type shapes, placed them onto a cookie sheet covered in tin foil, and covered them with a clean dish towel. I preheated the oven to 350 degrees, and let the rolls rise for about 35-40 minutes.

I poked them and watched the hole fill back up to make sure they were ready, then I baked them for another 30-35 minutes. I started checking them when they had five minutes left, just to be sure. When you knock on the bottom and they sound hollow, they're done.

I then placed them on a wire rack to cool. When they're cool, feel free to slice them up and fill them with whatever kind of delicious fillings you like!!

Here's what mine looked like. I realize the one on the left looks a bit like a stubby, less delicious cousin to the first one, but you have to remember that baked goods have feelings too! :D


I can't wait for sannnnnnndwiches!!