Easy Homemade Rolls
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Craving the easiest homemade rolls? Meet Brötchen: Germany’s beloved breakfast buns that take almost no time. In just 5 minutes of prep, mix your dough, pop it in the fridge overnight, then bake in the morning for golden, nutty-sweet spelt-flour rolls. Top with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or both for extra crunch. This family recipe comes straight from a German bread master’s kitchen—minimal effort, maximum flavor!
If you’re looking for the easiest rolls to make, look no further! In Germany, we call them Brötchen, and they are my go-to choice when I need a quick bread option without the hassle of sourdough. In our home, we love to switch things up, from poppy seeds to sesame seeds and even a delightful mix of both. These can be prepared in just 5 minutes; simply place the dough in the fridge overnight, and in the morning, you’re ready to bake.
On my recent Germany trip, I stayed with a friend’s parents. Her father, a bread master, taught me how to make these delicious spelt flour rolls. Spelt flour offers a nutty, sweet flavor that enhances the rolls.
Easy Homemade Rolls
These Brötchen spelt-flour rolls require only 5 minutes of prep and an overnight chill. Bake to golden perfection and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds for a quick, flavorful German breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, honey, and yeast.
- Mix the Dough: Add flour, and salt. Mix well until you have no more lumps.
- Refrigerate Dough: With damp hands, run along the sides of your bowl and then cover the bowl airtight. You can use plastic wrap or a lid. Place the dough in the refrigerator overnight and let it rest there for 8-12 hours.
- Shape the Rolls: In the morning, pull the dough out of the fridge. With wet hands, gently pull small pieces of dough and place them onto your baking tray. It’s crucial to line your baguette baking tray with parchment paper; without it, the rolls will stick, making them difficult to remove after baking (I learned the hard way). There’s no need for baking spray with this method. This recipe should yield about six rolls. Gently brush your rolls with water and sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or any seeds you prefer. For detailed guidance, refer to the accompanying video instructions.
- Second Rise: Let the shaped rolls rest uncovered on the countertop for 20 minutes. During this time, preheat your oven to 480 F. If you have a steam oven option, you should use it. If not, place an oven-safe container filled with water in the oven to create steam.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Each oven is different so keep an eye on it.
- Cool: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.