Homemade German Brotchen Breads
- 2 tablespoons of dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 20,28 oz of warm water
- 2 spoonful butter
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 2,09 lb flour
- 3 egg whites, whisked
- 1 egg white (for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons of cold milk
Mix yeast, sugar and warm water
in a mixing bowl. Set aside for about 10-25 minutes until the yeast activates.
Mix the butter, salt and 1,1 lb flour.
Beat the egg whites until they
turn white and fold into the mixture.
Slowly add the remaining flour to
the dough and mix until you get a smooth consistency.
Grease a bowl and put the dough
in it, leave it to ferment.
After 1 hour, shape the dough and
make a second fermentation for about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven at 428 degrees.
Divide the dough into 24 equal parts on a floured surface, form small loaves,
arrange them on the baking tray and let them rest for 10 minutes.
Whisk egg whites and milk in a
bowl. Spread it on the bread and bake the bread in the oven for about 20
minutes until golden brown.
After cooling, you can slice and
eat.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL