Kaiser Rolls Bread Machine

Experience the perfect blend of homemade charm and bakery-style quality with these soft and fluffy Kaiser Rolls made effortlessly in your bread machine. Featuring a golden crust and traditional knot shape, these versatile rolls are crafted from a simple dough enriched with warm milk, unsalted butter, and a touch of sugar for just the right balance of flavor. The recipe streamlines the process, allowing the bread machine to handle the kneading and rising, while you shape and finish the rolls with an optional sprinkle of poppy or sesame seeds. Perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or as a side to soups and salads, these rolls are a showstopper at any meal—beautifully golden, tender on the inside, and irresistibly aromatic. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe is your ticket to bakery-quality Kaiser Rolls without leaving your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Warm water
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 3.25 cups Bread flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 Eggs (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds or sesame seeds (optional topping)

Directions

Step 1

Place the ingredients (warm water, milk, unsalted butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and active dry yeast) into the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer, typically wet ingredients first and dry ingredients on top.

Step 2

Set the bread machine to the Dough cycle and start it. Let the machine mix and knead the dough, and allow it to rise until the cycle is complete (usually about 1.5 hours).

Step 3

Once the dough cycle is finished, remove the dough from the bread machine and place it on a lightly floured surface.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball and then flatten slightly.

Step 5

For the classic Kaiser roll shape, use a Kaiser roll stamp or tie each dough ball into a simple knot, tucking the ends underneath.

Step 6

Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving enough room for the rolls to double in size. Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for about 30-40 minutes, or until they are puffed up.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 8

Prepare the egg wash by whisking together the egg and water. Brush each roll lightly with the egg wash, and sprinkle with poppy seeds or sesame seeds if desired.

Step 9

Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 10

Let the rolls cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(867.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2070.1

Total Fat 53.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 283.5mg	0%
Sodium 3654.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 343.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 61.9g	0%

Vitamin D 66.8IU	0%
Calcium 341.5mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 796.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.0%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 65.3%