Subway Bread Copycat Recipe

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Subway is a famous American restaurant chain that sells the best sandwiches, salads, and beverages around the globe. Their sandwiches are so good that you instantly become a fan. The good thing is you can make sandwiches like theirs at home too.

But first!!! Let’s talk about their tasty Subway bread loaf because the perfect sandwich starts with ideal bread! Right? So, I’m here with a fantastic Subway bread copycat recipe that will surely give you the perfect bread, just like the Subway sandwich bread.

This is the best recipe for making delicious subway bread at home. It contains all the natural ingredients. It’s the easiest and simplest recipe and would make your bread better than the subways bread. The bread you make with this recipe is soft, light, spongy, and has a beautiful brown crispy crust.

Subway Bread Copycat Recipe

If you’ve ever wanted to recreate that soft, flavorful Subway bread at home, this recipe will get you incredibly close — perfect for loading up with your favorite sandwich fillings.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ – 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp dry active yeast

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 ½ tsp salt

• 4 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup warm water

• Butter (for brushing, optional)

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, salt, yeast, and olive oil.

   • Stir gently, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly and frothy.

2. Make the Dough

   • Add 1 cup of flour and mix with a stand mixer (or by hand) for 4–5 minutes.

   • Gradually add the remaining flour, ¼ cup at a time, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. (It should stick to the bottom of the bowl — don’t over-flour.)

   • Total mixing time should be around 8 minutes.

3. Knead & First Rise

   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic.

   • Shape into a ball, place back in the bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let rise for 30 minutes.

4. Shape & Second Rise

   • Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces.

   • Shape each piece into a loaf about 9–10 inches long.

   • Place loaves on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.

   • Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

5. Bake

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Remove cover and bake loaves for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

6. Finish & Serve

   • For softer, more flavorful bread, brush hot loaves with melted butter right out of the oven.

   • Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

   • Fill with your favorite meats, cheeses, and veggies, and enjoy your homemade Subway-style sandwich.

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