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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Silvia W-K

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Brötchen

Cultural Context

Brötchen, or German rolls, have a long-standing tradition in German cuisine, often enjoyed at breakfast or with meals. These crusty, soft rolls are a staple in bakeries across Germany, symbolizing the country's rich baking heritage. Today, variations exist globally, with many countries adopting their own versions of these beloved rolls, making them a versatile addition to any meal.

GermanDEother
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
250 g Weizenmehl Typ 405
175 ml Milch
3/4 TL Salz
1/4 TL Zucker
10 g frische Hefe
alternativ 3-4 g Trockenhefe

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.

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1. In a bowl, mix the Weizenmehl, salt, and sugar together.

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2. Dissolve the fresh yeast in the warm milk and add it to the flour mixture.

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3. Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise until doubled in size.

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4. Divide the dough into 5 equal pieces and shape them into rolls.

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5. Place the rolls on a baking sheet and let them rise again briefly.

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6. Preheat the oven to 210 °C (Ober-/Unterhitze).

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7. Bake the rolls for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

oven

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

German rollsSemmel
Local Name: Brötchen

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