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German Brotchen Rolls
SUBMITTED BY:
MARBALET
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"These rolls are nice and chewy with a very firm crumb. Most enjoyable."
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PREP TIME
40 Min
COOK TIME
20 Min
READY IN
3 Hrs
Original recipe yield 24 rolls
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2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt
7 cups all-purpose flour
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 egg white (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons cold milk
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In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit until creamy; about 10 minutes.
Mix in shortening, salt and 3 cups of the flour. Beat with dough whisk or heavy spoon for 2 minutes. Fold in egg whites. Gradually add flour 1/4 cup at a time, until dough forms a mass and begins to pull away from bowl. Turn onto a floured surface. Knead, adding more flour as necessary, for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic with bubbles.
Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Deflate the dough, form into a round and let rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and form into oval rolls about 3 1/2 inches long. Place on lightly greased baking sheets, cover and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
Place an empty baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white with the 2 tablespoons of milk to make the egg wash. Lightly brush the risen rolls with the egg wash. Place 1 cup of ice cubes on the hot baking sheet in the oven and immediately place the rolls in the oven.
Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for about 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Remove to a wire rack and cool.
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Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by JACKDIVER
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Oct. 29, 2003
I´ve been living in germany for 21 years now, and this recipe is very good. But to make them more authentic, lightly slice the rolls lengethwise and then add the egg wash.
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I´ve been living in germany for 21 years now, and this recipe is very good. But to make them...
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Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by SILVER_WINGS3
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Apr. 14, 2003
Definetly took a while, but it was worth it. Had lots of my German friends come over and everyone loved it and said it tasted just like German Brotchen. Made 33, had 10 guests, and all the rolls were gone at the end of the evening. Just make sure you put the eggwash on just a second before putting them into the oven. Any earlier and they won't turn out very shiny. A++++++
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Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by
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Oct. 22, 2003
I'm German and these are awesome. Thanks for sharing.
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I'm German and these are awesome. Thanks for sharing.
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Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2003 by BZGUNTER
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Apr. 27, 2003
After living in Germany for 5 years and searching for a brotchen recipe, I am happy with this one as being authentic.
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Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by SKANKYJO
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SKANKYJO
Oct. 22, 2003
these were soooooo good! My family loved them. It was not easy, but then again, it was my first time making bread. Thanks for such a yummy recipe!
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15 users found this review helpful
these were soooooo good! My family loved them. It was not easy, but then again, it was my...
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Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by MOMMYMANS
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Oct. 22, 2003
These are on request CONSTANTLY! What a great recipe and is the closest I have found to the "real deal" as far as a brotchen recipe is concerned. I've been through a ton of them and since getting them here where I am is Impossible the only thing I can do is make my own. =) THANK YOU!
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14 users found this review helpful
These are on request CONSTANTLY! What a great recipe and is the closest I have found to the...
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Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by EPARKS
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EPARKS
Apr. 14, 2003
I have been searching many websites for authentic texture of german brotchen. It is obvious many have not tried the real thing. This recipe is as close as I have come, the texture is correct. Now I just have to shape them correctly, and get the right crust. :)
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Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by JUMPER03
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JUMPER03
May 30, 2003
Outstanding recipe. Tastes exactly like the ones my Opa used to get at the bakery every morning
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12 users found this review helpful
Outstanding recipe. Tastes exactly like the ones my Opa used to get at the bakery every morning
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Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by CASEYKP
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CASEYKP
Apr. 14, 2003
These were very easy to make, considering it was my first attempt at making any kind of bread! Mine did come out huge, though. They're great fresh out of the oven with honey butter, and really good sliced and toasted the next day!
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12 users found this review helpful
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Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by Debsdolls
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Debsdolls
Apr. 14, 2003
These rolls are the very best you can make at home. The ice in the oven makes the crust just like a bakery. I will make this again. Thank you.
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