HONEY OATMEAL BUNS SUBWAY STYLE BY UNCLE BILL

Steps:

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