These German style buns or rolls are crispy on the outside side and soft and fluffy in the inside.
Brotchen
1 ½ cup of warm water
2 ¼ teaspoons Instant yeast
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 Tablespoons oil
4 cups flour
1 white egg white beaten
Method
In a large bowl add flour, yeast, sugar, salt,. Mix dry ingredients to combine.
Then add warm water and oil. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Knead and shape into a ball. Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
Punch down. Divide dough into 10 pieces. Shape into buns. Slice a slit on the top of the buns. Then brush with beaten egg whites. Let rise for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 420 degrees.
Bake for 15 – 20 minutes.
For extra crispy buns, place a pan of cool water in to the bottom of the oven.
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