Description
Knusprig goldbraune Laugenbrötchen mit zarter, glänzender Kruste und weichem, luftigen Inneren. Feiner Hefegeschmack, leicht salzig mit mildem Butteraroma – perfekt für herzhaften Genuss oder süße Beläge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350 g Weizenmehl (Type 550)
- ½ Würfel frische Hefe (ca. 21 g)
- 1 EL Zucker
- 1 TL Salz
- 170 ml lauwarmes Wasser
- 2 EL weiche Butter
- etwas Weizenmehl zur Teigverarbeitung
- 100 ml Wasser
- 2 Pck. Natron (ca. 5 g pro Packung)
- etwas grobes Salz zum Bestreuen
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 350 g of wheat flour (Type 550), half a cube of fresh yeast (approximately 21 g), 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure the yeast and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Gradually add 170 ml of lukewarm water and 2 tablespoons of soft butter to the dry ingredients. Using an electric mixer fitted with dough hooks, knead the mixture on the highest speed setting for at least 3 minutes. Continue kneading until you achieve a smooth, elastic dough that is slightly tacky but not sticky.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes. During this time, the dough will rise and approximately double in size, becoming airy and soft.
- While the dough is resting, prepare the baking soda bath by bringing 100 ml of water to a boil in a small pot. Once boiling, add two packets of baking soda (approximately 10 g total) to the water. Stir until fully dissolved, then remove the pot from heat and set it aside to keep warm but not boiling.
- After the dough has rested and risen, lightly flour a clean work surface to prevent sticking. Turn the dough out onto the surface and knead it briefly by hand to expel large air bubbles and create a uniform texture.
- Divide the dough evenly into 8 portions using a dough scraper or knife. Take each portion and roll it between your hands or on the work surface to form smooth, round balls. Make sure the surface of each ball is taut and free of cracks.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to space them apart to allow room for expansion. Cover them loosely with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rest for another 15 minutes. This second rise will create a light and fluffy crumb.
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius for top and bottom heat, or 180 degrees Celsius if using a convection oven. This ensures the oven is at the ideal temperature for baking the rolls.
- Using a brush or a spoon, carefully dip each dough ball into the warm baking soda water bath, then place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. This step creates the characteristic shiny, brown crust of Laugenbrötchen.
- Allow the coated dough balls to rest for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Then, brush them a second time with the baking soda solution to deepen the crust color and flavor.
- Sprinkle a pinch of coarse salt generously over the top of each dough ball to enhance the traditional Laugenbrötchen flavor and add a pleasant crunch.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the rolls for approximately 20 minutes. They should develop a deep golden-brown crust and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, indicating they are fully baked.
- Remove the Laugenbrötchen from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature with your favorite spreads or toppings.
Notes
For an even more authentic crust, make sure the baking soda water bath is hot but not boiling when dipping the dough balls. You can also experiment with toppings like sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds instead of coarse salt. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and refresh them briefly in the oven before serving to restore their crisp crust.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Brot Rezepte
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Portionen
- Calories: 350-450
- Sugar: 11-16g
- Sodium: 500-800mg
- Fat: 17-25g
- Saturated Fat: 7-11g
- Carbohydrates: 40-50g
- Fiber: 2-5g
- Protein: 15-25g
- Cholesterol: 60-100mg