German sweet rolls with vanilla sauce

Step 1/ 4

• 11⅜ g butter
• 71⅜ ml milk

• small saucepan

In a small saucepan, heat up butter and milk over medium-low heat.

Step 2/ 4

• 142⅞ g all-purpose flour
• 25¾ g sugar
• ¾ g dried yeast
• ¼ egg
• pinch of salt

• stand mixer

In a stand mixer, beat together flour, sugar, yeast, milk mixture, egg, and a pinch of salt for approx. 2 – 4 min. until a smooth dough forms. Turn out dough onto a floured work surface, gently kneed, return to bowl, cover, and place in a warm place to rise for approx. 90 min.

Step 3/ 4

• flour for work surface

Turn out dough onto a floured work surface, cut in half, and then cut halves into pieces approx. the size of a small closed fist. Knead each piece by hand into small rounds. Cover and let rise for another 30 min.

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• 57⅛ ml water
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ⅞ tbsp vegetable oil

• large frying pan

In a large frying pan, bring water, main part of salt, and oil to a low boil over medium heat. Add rolls, reduce heat to low, and cook covered for approx. 15 – 20 min. Remove from heat and transfer rolls to a serving platter and drizzle vanilla sauce on top. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!