Subway Italian Herb and Cheese Sub Rolls

 Copycat Subway Italian Herb and cheese subs! 

Dough:

3 cups warm water (approx. 110°F)

4 tbsp dry active yeast (or 2 packets)

1/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup oil (vegetable or canola)

1 tbsp salt

2 eggs

1/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes (optional but recommended)

7 1/2 cups bread flour (all-purpose works for a softer bread) 

Topping Mixture:

1 tbsp oregano

2 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp dried parsley

2 tbsp parmesan cheese

1 cup Colby Jack cheese (finely shredded) 

Mix together:

In the bowl of a stand mixer whisk together the yeast and water. Whisk in the sugar, oil, salt, eggs, and the mashed potato flakes if using.

Add the flour and knead for 6 minutes over low speed. Rest the dough for 10 minutes. 

Transfer dough onto a floured surface and cut into 4 equal pieces. Cut each piece in half again to make a total of 8 pieces. Gently pat and roll into a 12-inch log.

Wet the tops with water.

Dredge into the Italian Herb Blend. 

score the tops (3-4 slashes.) 

Allow dough to rise until tripled in size (up to 1 hour if rising in a warm place.)

Sprinkle the tops with shredded Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese.

Bake for 15-18 minutes at 375°F.