MMMMM----- Recipe via UNREGISTERED Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: BROETCHEN Categories: German, Bread Yield: 12 Portionen 2 1/2 c To 3 cups flour 1 ts Sugar 1 ts Salt 1 pk Active dry yeast 1 ts Oil 1 c Warm water 1 Egg white Pour 2 1/2 cups flour into a large bowl and mix well. Pour yeast, sugar, and two tablespoons of water (the water comes from the 1 cup listed above ) in the well. Mix yeast, sugar and water carefully within the well. Do not mix with the flour at this time. Cover the bowl with a cloth and set it in a warm place for 15 minutes. Add the remaining water and oil and beat until mixed. Turn out on counter top and knead until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 cup flour as needed. Put dough in a bowl, cover, and let it rise until double in size. Punch down and divide the dough into 12 parts. Shape into oval rolls and place 3"' apart on a greased and floured cookie sheet. Cover and let rise until double in size. Beat egg white and 1 teaspoon water with a fork until frothy and brush on the rolls. Bake in a preheated oven at 450F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Yields 12 rolls Helpful Hint: To make day old rolls fresh, put them in the oven at 350F for ten minutes. MMMMM