German Brotchen Rolls Recipe
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German Brotchen Rolls

By: MARBALET  
"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

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Original Recipe Yield 24 rolls
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit until creamy; about 10 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 150 | Total Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: < 1mg

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Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by JACKDIVER 
I´ve been living in germany for 21 years now, and this recipe is very good. But to make them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by SILVER_WINGS3 
Definetly took a while, but it was worth it. Had lots of my German friends come over and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2003 by BZGUNTER 
After living in Germany for 5 years and searching for a brotchen recipe, I am happy with this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by JAZZY-GIRL 
I'm German and these are awesome. Thanks for sharing. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by EPARKS 
I have been searching many websites for authentic texture of german brotchen. It is obvious... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by SKANKYJO 
these were soooooo good! My family loved them. It was not easy, but then again, it was my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by MOMMYMANS 
These are on request CONSTANTLY! What a great recipe and is the closest I have found to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by Debsdolls 
These rolls are the very best you can make at home. The ice in the oven makes the crust just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by JUMPER03 
Outstanding recipe. Tastes exactly like the ones my Opa used to get at the bakery every... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by CASEYKP 
These were very easy to make, considering it was my first attempt at making any kind of bread!... MORE

 
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