Brotchen Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Brotchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packets active dry yeast; 2 ½ cups warm water (105-115 degrees); 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 -7 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided; 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten; 1 egg white, beaten with; 1 tablespoon cold milk; poppy seeds or caraway seeds or sesame seeds (optional); coarse salt (optional); 1 cup ice cube

Servings: persons

2 packets active dry yeast
2 ½ cups warm water (105-115 degrees)
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
6 -7 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 egg white, beaten with
1 tablespoon cold milk
poppy seeds or caraway seeds or sesame seeds (optional)
coarse salt (optional)
1 cup ice cube

1
Dissolve yeast in water, in large mixer bowl.
2
Using dough hook, blend in shortening, sugar, salt and 3 cups of flour, and beat vigorously for 2 minutes.
3
Fold in 3 stiffly beaten egg whites.
4
Gradually blend in remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
5
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed to form a smooth, elastic dough, with surface blisters beginning to develop.
6
Place into a large warm, oiled bowl, turn to oil all sides of dough.
7
Cover with clean tea towel and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
8
Turn onto lightly oiled surface.
9
Divide into 24 equal pieces and shape into 3-1/2 inch ovals.
10
Place on greased baking sheet and flatten slightly.
11
Cover with clean towel and let rise about 45 minutes.
12
About 15 minutes before end of rising time, turn rolls over.
13
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and put an empty shallow pan on the lower shelf.
14
Lightly brush brotchen with a mix 1 egg white beaten with milk, and sprinkle with seeds or salt.
15
Put ice cubes in the hot pan in lower oven and immediately set pan of brotchen in oven.
16
Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden.
17
Internal roll temperature should be 190 degrees.
18
Transfer to cooling racks.
19
If your oven won't hold this number of rolls, shape 1/2 the rolls and let rise, and halfway through the rising time, shape the rest of the dough.
20
Bake in two batches.

706

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packets active dry yeast, 2 ½ cups warm water (105-115 degrees), 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Brotchen falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brotchen

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Variations & substitutions

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