Butter Semmeln - Moravian Butter Rolls Recipe

Name: Butter Semmeln - Moravian Butter Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 fresh yeast cake, softened in; ¼ cup water; ½ cup mashed potatoes; 1 cup sugar; ½ cup butter, melted (no substitutions); 2 cups milk, room temperature; 2 eggs, well beaten; ½ teaspoon salt; 6 cups flour, sifted (quantity approximate); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

12 fresh yeast cake, softened in
¼ cup water
½ cup mashed potatoes
1 cup sugar
½ cup butter, melted (no substitutions)
2 cups milk, room temperature
2 eggs, well beaten
½ teaspoon salt
6 cups flour, sifted (quantity approximate)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

1
Make the batter in the evening and set to rise until the morning.
2
Mix the softened yeast, mashed potatoes, and 1/2 cup of sugar.
3
Let stand for 4 hours.
4
Add butter to milk.
5
Add eggs, remaining sugar and salt and combine with yeast mixture.
6
Sift in flour and knead thoroughly until elastic and no longer sticky.
7
Cover and let rise overnight.
8
Roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness, brush with melted butter and cut into two-inch squares.
9
Turn corners toward the center.
10
Place on a greased baking sheet about two inches apart and let rise until doubled.
11
Bake at 450F about 20 minutes or until golden.
12
Remove from oven, brush with melted butter and sift confectioners' sugar over the top.

1320

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 fresh yeast cake, softened in, ¼ cup water, ½ cup mashed potatoes, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Butter Semmeln - Moravian Butter Rolls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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