👩🍳 Step-by-step preparation:
Activating the Yeast:
Dissolve the sugar in the lukewarm water. Crumble in the yeast and stir until completely dissolved. Let sit for 10 minutes – it will start to foam slightly.
Preparing the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix the flour with the salt. Add the yeast water, lukewarm milk, and oil, and knead everything into a smooth dough – by hand or with a stand mixer. Knead vigorously for about 10 minutes to make the dough nice and elastic.
Letting the Dough Rise:
Form the dough into a ball, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until visibly increased in size.
Shaping the Rolls:
Place the dough on a floured surface and divide it into 10–12 portions. Shape each into round or oval rolls. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let rest for another 20–30 minutes.
Baking:
Preheat the oven to 220°C (top/bottom heat). Brush the rolls with a beaten egg – this gives them their signature golden-brown crust.
Bake the rolls for 15–20 minutes until nicely browned.
Tip: For extra crispiness, place an oven-safe dish with water on the bottom of the oven – this creates steam.
Cooling:
Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Or enjoy them still warm with butter – heavenly!
📌 Tips & Variations:
For more roasted flavor, score the top of each roll with a sharp knife before baking.
You can enhance the dough with some rye flour (e.g. replace 100 g with Type 997 rye flour).
Also great as mini rolls or made with spelt flour instead!
🧡 Why You’ll Love Them:
These DDR rolls are a true taste of home – simple to make, but full of flavor. Perfect for everyday meals and ideal for a cozy Sunday breakfast with family. Best of all: you know exactly what’s in them.
📊 Nutrition per roll (approx.):
Calories: 180 kcal
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 5 g
Conclusion:
Homemade DDR rolls are more than just baked goods – they’re a feeling of home. Try them out and bring a piece of East German baking culture into your kitchen!
