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Meatball Hoagies ~ Homemade Baguette Rolls

Servings 6 baguette rolls, 18 large meatballs

Ingredients
  

  • Baguette Rolls
  • 3 1/2 C all purpose flour more for work surface
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry active yeast
  • 1 1/2 C warm water 105 degrees F.
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 C corn meal for the baking sheet
  • you'll need a cast iron skillet for steam bath
  • 1 C cold water
  • Meatballs
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 1/4 lb freshly ground beef well marbled chuck roast
  • 1/2 lb freshly ground pork butt shoulder
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tbsp dry oregano
  • 1 tbsp dry basil
  • 1 tsp ground fennel seed
  • 1/2 tsp ground cayenne
  • 1/4 C dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 C spaghetti sauce or marinara

Instructions
 

  • Baguette Rolls
  • Place the flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  • Combine the water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl and allow to stand 5 minutes.
  • Turn the mixing speed on to low and gradually pour in the yeast mixture.
  • Turn the speed up to med/hi and mix 5-6 minutes.
  • Turn the dough into a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic.
  • Allow to rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Turn the dough onto a well floured work surface and cut into 6 equal portions.
  • Roll the dough pieces with well floured hands into 8 inch rolls.
  • Dust a baking sheet with the corn meal and place the rolls on top, leaving space in between.
  • Cover with plastic and allow to rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. and place a cast iron skillet on the lowest rack.
  • Once the oven comes to temp, wait 30 minutes for the skillet to get hot.
  • Pour the cup of cold water into the skillet.
  • Place the rolls on the highest rack in the oven and bake 30 minutes.
  • Meat balls
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the 4 C spaghetti sauce or marinara in a large pot over med/low heat and cover with lid.
  • Place a medium skillet on med/hi heat.
  • Saute the onion until translucent.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Place the ground chuck on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper and spread out.
  • Place the ground pork on top, distributing over the beef evenly.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the ingredients, including the cooled onion (except the salt) over the ground meat.
  • Lightly mix everything by hand and make form the meatballs.
  • Place the meatballs on a baking tray, fitted with a wire rack.
  • Season the outside of the meatballs with salt to taste.
  • Bake the meatballs in the oven for 6-8 minutes.
  • Turn the meatballs over and bake another 6-8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and place the meatballs in hot spaghetti sauce or marinara.
  • Cover with lid and finish cooking the meatballs until done in the center. (about 15 to 20 minutes)
  • Assemble hoagies and top with parmesan, romano or mozzarella cheese.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com