Sub rolls
These homemade sub rolls combine baker's flour, instant yeast and olive oil into soft, airy bread with a golden crust. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the dough to bakery-quality consistency, while grated cheddar and Italian herbs add a savoury finishing touch. Ideal for lunchboxes, party sandwiches or a hearty weekend lunch.
About this recipe
Sub rolls with the Thermomix TM7 are the answer for anyone searching for easy homemade bread recipes with an all-in-one kitchen machine. These soft, golden rolls use simple pantry staples — baker's flour, instant yeast, caster sugar and a splash of extra virgin olive oil — transformed into a springy dough without any hand kneading. The TM7 kneading function delivers a smooth, elastic consistency every single time, which is exactly what gives sub rolls their light, airy crumb and satisfying chew. Topped with melted cheddar and dried Italian herbs, they make an excellent quick lunch, a snack for hungry kids or the base for generous weekend sandwiches. Because the machine weighs the flour, water and yeast directly in the bowl, there is no guesswork and far less washing up. Whether you are new to bread baking or a seasoned home baker, this recipe turns a humble lunch into something worth sharing.
Preparation tips
- For extra flavour, brush the sub rolls with melted butter straight out of the oven; the residual heat absorbs it and gives a glossy, bakery-style finish with the Italian herbs clinging nicely to the crust.
- Let the kneaded dough prove in a warm, draught-free spot until doubled in size before shaping; this patience rewards you with a lighter crumb in the finished cheddar-topped rolls.
- The baked rolls freeze well once cooled — slice them before freezing so you can grab a homemade sub roll straight from the freezer for quick lunches during the week.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the butter with extra olive oil and use a mature plant-based cheese alternative instead of cheddar; keep the Italian herb topping for the same savoury finish on your sub rolls.
- Festive version: fold grated cheddar and a pinch of chilli flakes into the dough itself, then brush with garlic butter after baking for party-worthy sub rolls that disappear within minutes.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the baker's flour and lukewarm water directly, ensuring consistent dough every bake. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free kneading - The TM7 kneads the yeast dough to elastic smoothness while you grate the cheddar for the topping. [Hands-Free]
- Grating convenience - The Thermomix grates the cheddar cheese in seconds into even shreds that melt uniformly over the rolls. [Multi-Function]
- Grinding freshness - The TM7 grinds the dried Italian herbs into a finer texture, releasing maximum aroma over the buttered crust. [Multi-Function]
- Heating control - The Thermomix warms the water to the ideal yeast temperature, guaranteeing a lively rise in the sub roll dough. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- lukewarm water
- dried instant yeast
- caster sugar
- baker's flour
- bread improver
- sea salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- butter
- cheddar cheese
- dried Italian herbs