Marcel, I am the daughter of German immigrants. My grandmother would come to live with us six months out of the year when I was a child. I spoke little German, and she spoke equally little English. I remember her making Broetchen, mixing the dough with great vigor with a wooden spoon. I recently tracked down the recipe from my mother, and it is listed below. I have yet to try the recipe -- the instructions are minimal, so it might take a couple of iterations to get it right. I will post my results if I can get around to baking them soon-- if anyone else tries this recipe, I wopuld love to hear about your experience! Doris Oma's Broetchen (German Rolls) Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup warm water 1 tsp sugar 1 package dry yeast 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup milk 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt Mix warm water, sugar, milk and dry yeast and let rise for 10 minutes. Heat 3/4 cup water and 3/4 cup milk in a saucepan until warm. Sift flour and salt onto pastry board. Make a groove in the flour and mix in yeast mixture and then warmed milk and water. Knead or beat with wooden spoon vigorously for approximately 10 minutes until dough makes air bubbles and is soft and smooth. Let rise for approximately 1 hour or until doubled in volume. Shape into round rolls and let rise again for 10 minutes. Bake in 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Brush with water for crispness.