Broetchen Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Pour 2 1/2cups flour into large bowl an make a well.
2. 2
   Pour yeast, sugar and 2 Tbsp.
3. 3
   hot water into well.
4. 4
   Don't mix with the flour at this time.
5. 5
   Cover the bowl with a cloth and set it in a hot place for 15 min, add in the remaining water and oil and beat till mixed.
6. 6
   Turn out on counter top.
7. 7
   Knead till smooth.
8. 8
   Add in the remaning 1/2 c. flour as needed.
9. 9
   Put dough in bowl, cover and let rise till double in size.
10. 10
    Punch down and divide the dough into 12 parts.
11. 11
    Shape into oval rolls and place 3 inches apart on a greased and floured cookie sheet.
12. 12
    Cover and let rise till double in size.
13. 13
    Beat egg white and 1 tsp.
14. 14
    water with a fork till frothy.
15. 15
    Brush on rolls.
16. 16
    Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
17. 17
    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
18. 18
    or possibly till golden.
19. 19
    Makes 12 rolls .
20. 20
    These don't keep well.