Kaisersemmeln (Emperor Rolls)

3h
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
3h 20m
Ready In


"Adapted from Breads of the World."

Original is 24 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (48.4 g)
  • Calories 105.6
  • Total Fat - 0.6 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol - 1.1 mg
  • Sodium - 319.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 21.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
  • Sugars - 0.8 g
  • Protein - 3.2 g
  • Calcium - 16.6 mg
  • Iron - 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 0 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in water.

Step 2

Add sugar, malt extract and 2 cups flour.

Step 3

Blend well.

Step 4

Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.

Step 5

Add milk, salt and remaining flour.

Step 6

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.

Step 7

Place in a large buttered bowl, turning to coat.

Step 8

Cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.

Step 9

Punch dough down.

Step 10

Break off egg-sized pieces, and shape into buns.

Step 11

Take each bun and pull corners of dough upwards, twisting to form a topknot.

Step 12

Place on a greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal.

Step 13

Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Step 14

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Step 15

Bake rolls until light brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 16

Cool on a rack.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

ellie

These rolls are good and fun to make. I used vanilla instead of the malt extract and also used half whole wheat flour for the flour. Thanks for sharing!

5.0

review by:
(26 Aug 2015)

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