Kummelweck Roll - Kimmelweck Roll - Rolls with Caraway Seeds - Vegan

Kummelweck Rolls are of German origin. They are hard crusty rolls with a soft inside. They are topped with Caraway seeds and coarse sea salt. It is quite famous in Buffalo Newyork where it is used in the Beef on Weck sandwich. I baked this as part of my Baking group We Knead to Bake. Do try this lovely bread and let me know how you like it. Can me made Vegan by substituting for Milk and Honey.

Ingredients

Instant Yeast 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp)
Warm Water 1/2 cup
Warm Milk 1/2 cup (I used Soy Milk for Vegan)
Oil 2 tbsp
Honey 1 tbsp (Use Maple Syrup for Vegan)
Salt 1.5 tsp
Bread Flour 3 cups
Caraway seeds as needed to sprinkle

Method of Preparation

1. In a mixing bowl add the flour, yeast, salt, honey and oil. Give a quick mix.

2. Mix the milk and water and add to the flour mix.

3, Knead till you get a non sticky soft dough. Adjust water or flour as needed to get this consistency.

4. Place in an oiled bowl and let it rest for an hour or 2 till double in size.

5. Punch down (do not knead) and let it rise for another 30 min.

6. Divide into 8 portions, roll them into nice round balls. Place them on a baking sheet. Cover and let it rise for 30 min.

7. Cut slashes on top like a + with a knife or scissors.

8. Brush with milk or egg wash. Sprinkle with caraway seeds.

9. Preheat oven to 220 C (425 F).

10. Bake for 20-25 min till nicely brown and baked. Mine baked for just 18 min.

Serve as a sandwich roll or with a soup.