HOW TO: Make Brotchen (GERMAN HARD ROLLS) August 1st, 2020

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.

In a mixing bowl, add 300 milliliters of warm water.

Add 7 grams of instant yeast and 1 tablespoon of granulated white sugar to the water.

Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes (not necessary for instant yeast, but mentioned for active dry yeast).

Add 275 grams of all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix well using a Danish whisk.

Measure and add 75 grams of warm water to the mixture to achieve double hydration.

Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let it rest for 1 hour in a warm place (like an oven with the light on).

After 1 hour, add the remaining 250 grams of all-purpose flour to the bowl.

Add 8 grams of fine sea salt to the flour and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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