Bread Baking: German Brötchen

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness.

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Add about a quarter cup (4 tbsp) of water in a small bowl and mix in sugar and yeast to activate the yeast.

In a large bowl, add flour, salt, butter, and the yeast mixture.

Slowly add water until the mixture forms a soft dough; you may not need all the water.

Knead the dough until nice and uniform.

Cover and allow to rise for one hour.

Knead briefly and split the dough into pieces, making between 12 and 15 rolls.

Roll the pieces of dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.

Cut a slit into the top of each roll.

Allow them to rise again for 20 minutes or bake immediately if you don’t mind slightly denser bread.

Preheat the oven with a heat-safe dish filled with water.

Bake at 460°F (240°C) for about 20 minutes.

Brush the tops with water immediately after removing from the oven.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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