When we visited Germany a couple of years ago, we had hard rolls that were covered in seeds. The rolls were hard on the outside, but soft on the inside. They were typically served with cheeses and meats at breakfast and lunch. Have you ever tried putting seeds of any kind on them after you brush with the egg wash before baking? These sound like they could be similar to what we had but without the seeds. I guess I will have to experiment to see how they turn out.
May 9, 2016 at 3:06pm