Kaiser Rolls
Soft, golden Kaiser rolls with a crispy crust and chewy interior, perfect for sandwiches or breakfast. Ideal for bread lovers seeking a classic, versatile roll.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the warm water.
- Stir to mix, then let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine bread flour and salt.
- Add the foamy yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a ball, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball, then form into a roll with a characteristic Kaiser shape by pinching the top and pressing down slightly.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with oil and sprinkled with cornmeal.
- Brush the tops with water and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
547
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).