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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
Energy290 kcal
Protein9 g
Carbohydrates56 g
of which sugars1 g
Fat1.5 g
Fiber2.5 g
Sodium490 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.

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