Name: Eierweck or German sweet yeast rolls
Prep time: 24 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 24 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: Pre-dough the day before:; 1 cup white flour; 1 cup lukewarm milk; 1 tsp dry yeast; Prepare the dough:; 2 cups white flour; Diastatic malt powder (optional); 1 egg; 1 tsp dry yeast; 1/4 cup lukewarm milk; 2 tbsp sour cream; 4 tbsp butter; 1 1/4 Tbsp sugar; ¾ tsp salt; 1 egg for egg wash

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These yeast rolls taste excellent, kind of reminds me a little of brioche. The crust is really thin and tender, the crumb is loose, fluffy-soft and has a buttery aroma. These “Eierweck” sweet bread yeast rolls are also shaped as croissants and can be found in my Franconia Bakery and the region of Würzburg.

As a kid, I remember visiting aunts and uncles who owned a Bakery in Lower Franconia. Their speciality were croissants made of this kind of yeast dough. We always picked up a dozen and I ate at least four of them on a short drive home.

Make a Poolish or pre-dough 18 hours ahead
Eierweck dough
The next day combine Flour yeast sugar, salt, milk, egg and butter and pre-dough. Knead for 10 minutes
Sweet yeast dough
Sweet rolls, Eierweck dough
Shape Eierweck rolls, Yeast croissants dough
Shape sweet yeast rolls or Eierweck from the dough and let rise an additional 30 minutes. Slice the top and brush with egg wash before baking. Slice on top
Shape yeast dough in croissants
Shape Yeast croissants dough
Bake Eierweck at 410F for 15 to 20 minutes
Bake Yeast Croissants at 410F for 15 to 20 minutes
Let cool the Eierweck or Yeast croissants
Yeast Croissant can be shaped in different ways
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Eierweck, German sweet yeast rolls with pecans
Eierweck, German sweet yeast rolls
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A secret ingredient is Diastatic malt powder. Savvy bread bakers use it to promote a strong rise, great texture, and lovely brown crust. Just 1 tsp for 3 cups flour, and you would see and taste the difference. Can be frozen or vacuum packed.

I did a some research and been asking around the place where I grew up. I came up with this recipe below the slider:

Eierweck or German sweet yeast rolls

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June 20, 2020

by AngiesWeb.com

Cuisine German

Category Breads and Pastry Germany Northern Europe Recipes

Ingredients

Pre-dough the day before:
1 cup white flour
1 cup lukewarm milk
1 tsp dry yeast
Prepare the dough:
2 cups white flour
Diastatic malt powder (optional)
1 egg
1 tsp dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm milk
2 tbsp sour cream
4 tbsp butter
1 1/4 Tbsp sugar
¾ tsp salt
1 egg for egg wash

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Serving Size

1 roll

Prep Time

24 hours

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

24 hours, 20 minutes

I put this recipe together from my German-Franconia circles and heritage. Prepare the easy pre-dough the day ahead

Instructions

Pre-Dough:
Combine the lukewarm milk and yeast with the flour (whisk so you don’t have any clumps) in a tall jar. Let rise for 18 to 22 hours, or overnight, in a warm place.
Dough:
Combine pre-dough and all ingredients except butter salt and sugar.
Knead on lowest setting in for 10 minutes.
Add sugar, salt and butter and knead for another 10 minutes until the dough has a smooth consistency.
Let rise for 1 hour in an oiled bowl covered with plastic.
Remove dough from bowl, on a floured surface press down and fold in flour.
Separate in portions, about 8, form the rolls.
Place on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Let rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 410 F. Swipe the rolls with egg wash and cut a groove on top with a sharp knife.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove and let cool.
Eat fresh with butter and jam, or can be frozen for weeks.

Notes

Let cool on rack. Best to eat fresh or toast. Freeze leftovers. Makes 8 medium size rolls

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Eierweck, a German sweet yeast roll