What is a German sweet roll called?

Schnecken are a type of sweet bun or roll of German origin. They typically contain raisins.

Why are my homemade yeast rolls tough?

Too much flour, or not the right kind, could be to blame . Dough made only from flour with a high or even average amount of protein (like bread flour or all-purpose flour) can become tough from overmixing. Protein gives bread structure in the form of gluten—the more you mix and move the dough, the more gluten you get.

What is the most famous German dessert?

Here are some of the most popular German cakes and desserts: Black Forest cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte): This famous cake consists of several layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries soaked in kirsch, a cherry liqueur.

What German sweet rolls are filled with Powidl jam?

Buchtel; also Wuchtel(n), Ofennudel(n), Rohrnudel(n)) are sweet rolls made of enriched yeast dough, filled with powidl, jam, chocolate, ground poppy seeds or quark, brushed with butter and baked in a large pan so that they stick together and can be pulled apart. The traditional buchtel is filled with powidl.

What temperature should I bake my rolls?

Preheat oven to 375°F . Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Why did my rolls turn out dry?

There can be either too much flour and not enough liquid or vice versa. In either circ*mstance, you will get an inconsistent dough, resulting in poor quality proofing and leading to drying out. And, if the ratios are off, your bread may not rise correctly, which can also lead to a drier result.

Why do my rolls taste yeasty?

If the area is too warm, bread will rise too fast and begin cooking before the yeast has finished acting . This will impart a "yeasty" taste to the dough that will be transferred to the finished baked loaf. Using old ingredients (rancid nuts, "old" shortening) will cause yeast breads to taste old or have an "off" taste.

What is a sweet bread roll called?

Sweet roll, also called a breakfast roll (chiefly US) – can refer to a variety of sweet, yeast-leavened breakfast breads or dessert foods. Tahini roll.

What is a German Kaiser roll?

What are Kaiser Rolls? Kaisersemmeln are traditionally from Austria but they have long been a common item in Germany. They are a type of bread roll but unlike most American bread rolls, they have more of a crust with a soft and fluffy inside and are often used to make sandwiches or for brotzeit.

What is a German layered pastry with sweet filling?

A strudel is a type of sweet or savory layered pastry with a filling inside. The history of strudel dates back for hundreds of years, it was made as an easy yet satisfying meal by the poor. The name Strudel comes from the German word for "whirlpool" or "eddy".

German Sweet Roll Recipe with Raisins – Oma's Rosinenbrötchen (2024)

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Here's myeasy German Sweet Roll recipe, raisin buns, aka Rosinenbrötchen, that's an easy one to include among your holiday baking recipes.

Using a traditional method of making this yeast rolls recipe, you can also use the dough to make a fruit loaf. Why not double the recipe and make a loaf and some rolls? Freeze some for later use.

The texture of these sweet rolls is more similar to a buttery biscuit than a light airy yeast bun. You'll find the dough a bit 'greasy' to work with, but it ends up being delicious!

Use your Bread Machine to make the Dough ...

If you're a bread machine fan, you can just add the ingredients, minus the nuts, raisins, and lemon peel. Set the machine to 'dough' and add these remaining ingredients at the first 'signal'. Once the dough is done, remove and form it.

Although a bit time consuming, this is definitely worth making. It's traditional German Easter food - it's even fun for the kids to make the rolls from kneading the dough to forming the rolls.

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German Sweet Roll Recipe with Raisins – Oma's Rosinenbrötchen

Here's my easy German Sweet Roll recipe, raisin buns, aka Rosinenbrötchen, that's an easy one to include among your holiday baking recipes. Using a traditional method of making this yeast rolls recipe, you can also use the dough to make a fruit loaf.

Prep Time

80 minutes

Bake Time

30 minutes

Total Time

110 minutes

Servings:

Makes 10 - 12 rolls

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup warm milk (110°F)
1½ packages active dry yeast (1 tablespoon)
¾ cup butter, melted, cooled slightly
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoonvanilla sugar (or ½ teaspoonvanilla)
2½ cups flour, all-purpose
½ teaspoonsalt
½ teaspooncardamom (optional)
½ cup chopped almonds
⅓ cup chopped candied lemon peel
grated zest and juice of ½ lemon
1⅓ cups raisins
1 egg yolk
sugar to sprinkle on rolls

Instructions:

Stir 1 teaspoon sugar into warm milk. Sprinkle with yeast. Let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar (or vanilla).
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and cardamom.
Add yeast and butter mixture, stirring to make dough.
Knead in almonds, candied peel, lemon zest and juice, and raisins.
On floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rise in a warm place about 40 minutes.
Lightly knead risen dough.
Divide dough into 10 to 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
Place onto a greased baking sheet and flatten lightly. Cover and let stand in warm place, about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Brush rolls with beaten egg yolk mixed with a bit of water and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on rack.

Notes/Hints:

To make a loaf, after first rising, lightly knead risen dough. Place either on a greased baking sheet or in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let stand in a warm place about 30 minutes. Bake in a preheated 375° F. oven for about 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown. Bottom of loaf should sound hollow when tapped. Cool on rack.

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German Sweet Roll Recipe made Just like Oma

  By Oma Gerhild Fulson
  
  Here's an easy German Sweet Roll recipe that's great for Easter and other holidays as well. It also makes a great fruit loaf.

 Ingredients: sugar,milk,yeast,butter,vanilla,flour,salt,almonds,candied lemon peel,lemon,raisins,egg yolk,

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