My Hard Rolls For Bratwurst

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My Hard Rolls  For Bratwurst

Description

From a forum discussion on TheFreshLoaf.com and other sources these hard rolls are very good with brats. Shape them round and leave off the egg wash for a Brochen (German Hard Rolls) or shape them round with the egg wash for a NY style hard roll.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :6 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 6 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 5-7
  • 500 flour


  • 313 water


  • 10 salt


  • 3 instant yeast


  • 5 sugar


  • 10 butter


  • 1 egg

Directions

  • Mix dough and let sit covered for 30 minutes.
  • Stretch and fold the dough letter-style (top to bottom and side to side) and let sit for 30 more min covered.
  • Stretch and fold and place dough in fridge overnight covered.
  • 30 min after placing in the fridge, stretch and fold one last time and back in the fridge.
  • Next morning, If the dough didn't double in volume, let it sit out until it does.
  • Divide into 10 pieces weighing 85 to 88 g each and shape as desired.
  • Preheat oven to 450 F with a pan for steaming at the bottom of the oven.
  • Cover dough with oiled plastic and let proof until it's 1.5 to twice it's volume.
  • Brush on egg wash if desired and score once down the middle.
  • Add 1 cup of hot water to the steam pan (careful not to splash it) and bake for 7 minutes. Turn the pan and bake for 7 more minutes or until 200F internally.