Franzenbrotchen with Gesine

FRANZBRöTCHEN
Using Gesine’s Milk Bread Dough made with Platinum Yeast
•Prepare the Milk Bread Dough but only mix for 5 minutes. Refrigerate. For the Milk Bread Dough Recipe and full video tutorial: bit.ly/3uRGIPJ.
•Make the Butter Block = 2 sticks (226g) European (high fat) butter mixed with 2 tablespoons all purpose flour. Spread on a half piece of parchment that’s been folded in half and then folded again to create a 9” x 6” area. Spread with an offset and then encase in the parchment and then plastic wrap and pin the butter block so it’s even. Refrigerate for 10 - 15 minutes.
•Roll dough into a 9” x 12” rectangle. Place the butter block on one end of the dough. Fold the remaining dough over the butter to lock it in. Press the edges to seal.
•Roll dough into a 20” x 12” rectangle and fold the dough into 3rds or into a single or letter fold. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 - 30 minutes.
•Roll the dough into a 20” x 12” rectangle and perform a 2nd letter fold. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 20-30 minutes.
• Roll the dough into a 20” x 12” rectangle and perform a 3rd letter fold. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight.
•Divide dough in half. Cover one half in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. Roll the other half into a 13” square
• Spray dough with non-stick spray
• Coat each square with ¾ cup brown sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons cinnamon
•Trim ends and cut dough into 6 even pieces (for 12 pieces total). Use the end of a wooden spoon to press down on the dough piece, length wise. Make sure not to press so hard that it “cuts” the dough. Using your palms to press on the sides of the bun. You know it’s right when it looks like an owl!
• Bake at 350ºF convection for 20-25 minutes or 375º convection for 15 - 20 minutes.

[@prietom1031]

You are an amazing teacher, Gesine. Love all your videos. Can't wait to try this!

[@LizaTerraASMR]

Come back we Miss you Mrs. Prado

[@Rollwithit699]

Love your teaching videos, Gesine. Please keep making them. ❤

[@flowercook3915]

Love watching anything you do! And extra fun hearing you pronounce the German delicacies!

[@annhutcheson5770]

Last year I made laminated dough for a braided strawberry cream cheese danish. It was the first time for laminated dough. It turned out beautifully and even better, that first, barely warm bite made my eyes roll back in my head. Maybe my best bite ever. I felt like a rockstar that day. 😂 Love your channel. ❤️

[@arlenebailey8580]

I miss your channel

[@BN-nu2kw]

Wow - this looks like another super scrummy recipe ... can't wait to try this. Well done - thanks for this one!

[@Aprilf24]

Excited for the videos! Miss your classes!

[@carolinaalvarez3912]

That looks delicious ☺️ Love from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@teresadelgado5284]

OH! My how delicious 🤤