Brötchen - German Bread Rolls
side. This German bakery recipe for bread rolls is easy to make and super budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Sponge:
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup room temperature water
- 2 ¼ tsp. dry yeast
Dough:
- 3 ⅓ to 3 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 2 ¼ tsp. dry yeast
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. Kosher salt
Instructions
- The night before making the rolls, start by preparing the pre-dough aka sponge. Mix flour, water, and yeast in a small bowl, cover it airtight, and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.2 cups flour, 2 ¼ tsp. dry yeast, ¾ cup room temperature water
- The next morning, continue with the main dough. Dissolve yeast and honey in lukewarm water in a stand mixer bowl.2 ¼ tsp. dry yeast, 1 tbsp. honey, 1 cup lukewarm water
- Add the flour, salt, and sponge to the bowl. Then knead all the ingredients for about 5 minutes on low speed, and then for 5 minutes on medium-high speed to form a smooth, soft dough. The dough should still be slightly sticky.3 ⅓ to 3 ½ cups flour, 1 tbsp. Kosher salt
- Cover the bowl airtight and let the dough rise for about 1 – 1 ½ hours.
- After the resting period, turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, knead it well, and shape it into 10 equal-sized oval rolls.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let them rest for about 30 minutes.
- Gently brush the rolls with water and make a lengthwise cut about ½ inch deep using a sharp knife or a lame.
- Add about ½ cup water to the oven right before baking to create steam. This will ensure a great texture for the rolls.
- Bake the rolls at 425°F in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the rolls cool on a rack and enjoy.
Nutrition
Yield: 1 BrötchenCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 8gFat: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gNet Carbohydrates: 55g