No Knead German Crusty Rolls Recipe
If you love fresh bread but don’t want to spend hours kneading, this No Knead German Crusty Rolls Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- Optional: sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and instant yeast. Stir well with a spoon or spatula.
Add Water and Sugar
- Add warm water and sugar. Mix until a sticky dough forms. No kneading needed.
First Rest
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough rest at room temperature for 12–16 hours.
Preheat Oven
- Heat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a Dutch oven or baking tray inside to preheat.
Shape the Rolls
- Dust your hands with flour. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and shape into rough balls.
Second Rest
- Place rolls on parchment paper. Cover lightly. Let them rest 30 minutes to rise slightly.
Add Toppings
- Optional: brush rolls with water and sprinkle seeds on top for extra flavor and crunch.
Bake the Rolls
- Carefully transfer rolls to preheated Dutch oven or tray. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and crusty.
Cool the Rolls
- Remove rolls from oven. Let them cool on a rack for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use warm water, not hot, to avoid killing yeast.
- Cover dough during resting to prevent drying.
- Don’t rush the long rest; it improves flavor.
- Preheat baking tray for a crisp crust.
- Brush with water before baking for shiny crust.