German-Style Weck Rolls

Description

Weck rolls are cousins to the Brotchen and Kaiser rolls but are prepared and shaped differently. They are traditionally topped with coarse salt, poppy seeds, caraway seeds or sesame seeds before being baked.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 7 cups bread flour
  • 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon cold milk
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 16

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