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Hoagie roll

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Hoagie roll

Long, oblong sandwich roll with a thin crust and soft interior; for subs, cheesesteaks and meatball sandwiches.

Also called: sub roll, hero roll, Italian roll, sandwich roll

1 recipe with it

Photo: jeffreyw, via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-2.0)

What it is

Hoagie or sub rolls are 15–30 cm long white rolls with a slightly crisp crust and soft, chewy crumb, sturdy enough to hold wet fillings. They are softer than a baguette and longer and firmer than a hamburger bun. Italian rolls may be topped with sesame seeds.

How it’s used

  • Philly cheesesteaks
  • Italian subs and hoagies
  • Meatball subs
  • Po' boys and banh mi-style sandwiches

Characteristics

Texture
Thin crust, soft chewy crumb.
Sold as
fresh, frozen
Cooking uses
Usually eaten raw, Suitable for baking, Suitable for grilling
Common in
American

Storage

At room temperature. Room temperature for a day or two; freeze for longer.

Diet, allergens and safety

Contains Wheat, Gluten. May contain Sesame, Milk, Soy — check the label.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free (check label)
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free (check label)
  • Caffeine-free
  • Contains wheat and gluten; unsuitable for people with coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.
  • May contain sesame, milk or soy.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
277 kcal
Protein
8.6 g
Carbohydrate
50.2 g
Fat
4.3 g
Fibre
3.2 g
Sugars
0.31 g

USDA FoodData Central: Rolls, french (a close stand-in).

Substitutes

Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.

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Recipes with hoagie roll

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