Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (about 1/4 oz)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (divided)
  • 1 tbsp raw honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 4 cups whole wheat pastry flour

Instruction

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk the honey into 1/4 cup of warm water. Sprinkle in the yeast and let sit for 5 minutes, or until frothy/foamy.
  • Add remaining 1 1/4 cups water.
  • Add oil and stir to combine.
  • Combine salt and flour in a medium mixing bowl. Using a stand mixer, or by hand, add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Beat until smooth on medium speed. If the dough is too wet, add a little more dough to make the dough soft.
  • On a lightly floured surface (or in the mixer bowl with a bread hook), knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Lightly grease a large bowl with a bit of oil and place dough into bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with dish towel and let rise for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 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.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack.