Subway Bread Copycat

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   Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand for about nine to ten minutes.

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   Combine yeast mixture with oil, salt, and two cups of flour. Stir well.

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   Gradually stir in 4 cups of flour and remaining water.

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   Knead for 10 minutes, adding additional flour as needed.

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   Place dough in a lightly-greased bowl.

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   Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about one hour.

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   Punch dough down and divide into eight pieces.

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   Roll each half into loaf-shapes, about twelve inches long.

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   Place loaves onto two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

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    Cover the eight loaves and allow to rise for about an hour.

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    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

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    Cook for 25 minutes, or until the top of the loaves are golden brown.

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    Let the bread cool until room temperature.

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    For a delicious oat take on the Subway white bread, sprinkle the tops of the loaves with quick-cooking oats after brushing on the egg white mixture.

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    Adapt this recipe to prepare Subway's Honey & Oats bread by adding 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats to the bread dough before rising.

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    If you prefer a hands-off approach, you can mix all of the ingredients in a bread machine and cook on a light setting according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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    Add a bit more flavor by sprinkling a mixture of shredded cheddar cheese, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning over the dough before baking.

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    Recreate Subway's Parmesan Oregano bread by mixing together Parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic salt and sprinkling it over the unbaked dough.

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    You can also make two loaves of bread from this recipe instead of eight individual sub rolls.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.