HOAGIE SHOPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Dissolve sugar in water and add yeast to proof. Rest one to two minutes.
• Melt butter and, along with the salt, stir into yeast mixture.
• Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached (this dough should not be terribly stick to the touch, but should have plenty of "give" and not be too tough).
• Knead until VERY well developed (important!). Your dough is finished when you can tear a small piece off, roll into a ball and stretch to form a nearly transparent "window" between your fingers without it tearing.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until doubled in bulk (approx 40 minutes).
• Lightly dust a small amount of corn meal over well-greased pans, roll your dough into long, thin "logs" and place about 3" apart on the pans. Slash each loaf every inch and a half with a knife, brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
• Let double in size.
• Bake in a 400°F oven until golden brown.

Steps:

• PREP: Preheat the oven to high broil (optional). Thinly slice the peppers, onion, and mushrooms. See Note 1. Mince the garlic and chop up the ham.
• COOK: In a large (12 inch) oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high. Add in the sliced peppers and onion. Season with salt and pepper, about 1/8 teaspoon each. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until softened and onion is translucent. Add in the sliced mushrooms and garlic. Stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes or until veggies are crisp tender. Add in the chopped deli ham along with the parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, and dried thyme. Season again with salt and pepper to taste; I add about 1/4 teaspoon of each. Stir and heat through the ham for about 2-3 minutes.
• BROIL: In the pan, separate the mixture into 4 equal parts and section those parts into 4 mounds in the skillet about the width of the Provolone cheese slices (see picture in post). Place a slice of cheese over each section. Cover the pan and let melt for a few minutes, or slide into the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning anything. Gently mix the cheese into the peppers and onions in each individual portion. The cheese will help hold everything together.
• HOAGIE BUNS: If desired, spread butter on the insides of the buns. Add to a skillet or griddle and lightly brown the buns over medium heat. Add one scoop of the cheesy meat and veggies per bun. Enjoy while hot!