For the dough
125ml whole milk, lukewarm
7g instant dried yeast
325g white bread flour, sifted
50g caster sugar
1 organic egg (M)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
50g butter, melted
For the glaze and decoration
1 organic egg, beaten
1 tablespoon cream
Raisins
125ml whole milk, lukewarm
7g instant dried yeast
325g white bread flour, sifted
50g caster sugar
1 organic egg (M)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
50g butter, melted
For the glaze and decoration
1 organic egg, beaten
1 tablespoon cream
Raisins
We bake the cutest, delicious rolls for St. Martin's Day called *Weckmänner*. The recipe originally comes from Germany, which explains why they have a German name. :))) They are white, slightly sweet rolls; you can eat them plain, but they are also delicious with some jam or honey.
Traditionally, these little men feature a very old-fashioned clay pipe—the kind that is hard to find these days. There might still be some grandfathers who have saved them, but the chances are very slim!
Here’s how to bake Weckmänner
Traditionally, these little men feature a very old-fashioned clay pipe—the kind that is hard to find these days. There might still be some grandfathers who have saved them, but the chances are very slim!
Here’s how to bake Weckmänner
Heat the milk until tepid and remove it from the fire.
Pour the milk over the yeast and set aside for10 minutes.
Then add the sugar and the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the sifted flour and fold it in.
Also add the egg to the mixture.
And finally add the melted butter.
Knead the dough by hand or mixer.
Place the dough in a clean bowl, lightly dusted with flour.
Cover it with a clean tea towel.
Let it rise until it has doubled in volume, in about 1 hour.
Sprinkle flour on your baking mat and tip the dough out.
How to make little men from your bread dough
Press the air from the dough usng both your hands.
Knead the dough briefly by hand.
Divide it into 4-5 equal pieces (weigh them).
Roll out the pieces of dough elongated.
Shape a head on top.
Slit both sides (arms) and slit once upwards.
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Shape into arms and legs.
Place the little men on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper and fold their arms over the small clay pipes
We turn them because they still have to rise.
Cover the rolls and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200°C and slide the tray into the oven.
Bake the little men in app. 12 minutes golden.
Allow the Weckmänner to cool 10 minutes on the baking tray and then move them to a wire rack, to cool completely
The little men without pipes get a lollipop, a fun joke for the little monsters and a good alternative!!
Happy Saint Martin's Day to all!
Happy Saint Martin's Day to all!