German Brotchen Breads

German Brotchen Breads
31 July 2024

An indispensable part of German breakfasts, 'brotchen' are small portioned breads. Brotchen breads are usually served in a rectangular or round shape and can be served as a whole bread. These breads, which are also used to make sandwiches, are consumed in many parts of the world. If your ingredients are ready for brotchen breads, which spread from German cuisine to the world, the details of the recipe are below.

Prep Time : 20 mins
Cook time : 25 mins
Servings : 20 People
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German Brotchen Breads

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 600 ml of warm water
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 950 g flour
  • 3 egg whites, beaten
  • 1 egg white (for the top)
  • 2 tablespoons of cold milk
German Brotchen Breads

Instructions

  1. Mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water in a mixing bowl. Set aside for about 10–25 minutes until the yeast activates.
  2. Mix the butter, salt, and 500 g of flour.
  3. Beat the egg whites until white and fold them into the mixture.
  4. Gradually add the remaining flour to the dough and mix until you get a smooth consistency.
  5. Grease a bowl, put the dough in it, and leave it to ferment.
  6. After 1 hour, shape the dough and let it rise for about 45 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. On a floured surface, divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and form small loaves. Place them on a baking sheet and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Whisk the egg white and milk in a bowl. Spread it on the breads and bake the breads in the oven for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. After it cools down, you can slice it and enjoy!
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