Germany · Central Europe
Brötchen
Also known as German roll
The standard German breakfast roll, small and quick-baked so the crust crackles while the crumb stays light enough to split for butter and jam.
Method
Deck Oven
Hydration
62%
water to flour
Glycemic index
75
High GI
Energy
290 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 2
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 7
- chewiness
- 4
- aroma
- 5
- moistness
- 4
Scale 0–10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 290 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 490 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Crisp thin crust
- Airy light crumb
Typical ingredients
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Yeast
- Salt
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Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.

