Easy Homemade Brötchen Recipe 🍞 | Foolproof German Bread Rolls!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water keeps costs down.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is more economical.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough adds flavor, while instant yeast is often cheaper.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Warm water and milk together until lukewarm.

Add the warm liquid to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions.

Shape each portion into a round roll and place on a baking sheet.

Cover the rolls and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

Brush the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with seeds if desired.

Bake the rolls until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.

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