Brötchen are classic German bread rolls, known for their crisp crust and soft, fluffy crumb. They’re perfect for breakfast or alongside a meal. Here’s a simple recipe to make them at home.
Recipe · Bread
German Brötchen rolls
- 9 ingredients
- 13 steps
Ingredients
- 500 g wheat flour
- 10 g salt
- 10 g dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 250 ml warm water
- 50 g butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Poppy seeds, to decorate (optional)
Step-by-step preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, dry yeast and sugar.
- Add the warm water and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Add the butter and keep kneading until well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 1 hour at room temperature, until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 220 °C.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rest for another 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with the milk to make an egg wash.
- Brush each roll with egg wash and sprinkle poppy seeds on top (optional).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Let the rolls cool before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Brötchen! They go with any meal, especially soups and stews. You can also serve them as an appetizer with a selection of cheeses and cold cuts.