Honey Oatmeal Buns Subway Style by Uncle Bill

William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin's Note:

I have been trying to make buns similar to the SUBWAY buns and after checking with several other people and taking their recipes and making some changes, I came up with this recipe that is light, tasty and so good.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup liquid honey
• 1/3 cup butter
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon cold water
• 1 large egg white
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, honey and butter.
2. Heat over low heat until liquids are warm (120 F to 130 F.) DO NOT BOIL.
3. In a large bowl or a bread mixing machine, add 5 cups of flour, cooking oats, salt and yeast; mix to blend.
4. Gradually mix in warm liquids and mix until liquids are absorbed.
5. Add eggs and mix for about 3 minutes until all ingredients are well mixed together.
6. Remove dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the remaining 1/2 cup of flour.
7. Knead for about 5 minutes until dough is nice and smooth.
8. Roll dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl, turning to grease the top.
9. Cover and let rise in a warm area until dough is doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
10. Punch dough down and divide into 8 equal pieces.
11. Roll dough out into the shape of a log, about 12 inches long and about 1 1/4 inches round.
12. Place dough log buns on 2 large cookie sheets lined with parchment paper, (4 on each sheet)and spaced.
13. Cover and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
14. Preheat oven to 375°F.
15. In a small bowl, combine cold water and egg white and whisk until frothy.
16. Brush tops of loaves with egg mixture.
17. Sprinkle quick cooking oats over the top surface of the loaves.
18. Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
19. Cool buns on a wire rack.
20. You are now ready to make your favorite Subway sandwich.
21. You may also make 2 - 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch loaves.
22. Bake at 375 F for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.

Reviews

[inkchick]

These are so so so good! I am always trying to find recipes mimicking foods that my son and spouse like to order when out. My son is a Subway addict and this recipe is PERFECT! I usually try to make recipes better but there is nothing to fix here! I made them for Boxing day turkey and ham sandwiches and everyone was ooohing and ahhhing over them. THANK YOU!!

[Chef #1115310]

Every time I make these, my husband says that this is his favorite bun from Subway. My MIL wanted to know how I got Subway to sell me their buns. These are SO good!

[topaz1991]

This is a great recipe! I made four big loaves yesterday, they were delicious. The only change I made was using the bead flour, because I don't AP flour at home. But they taste just fine. Thank you Uncle Bill.