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Nutritional Values
280kcal
10gProtein
40gCarbs
12gFat
6gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Cologne Röggelchen with Cheese
How to order / say it
Say it
Röggelchen mit Käse — [RUR-gel-chen mit KAY-zuh]
Order
I'd like the Röggelchen with cheese, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne das Röggelchen mit Käse, bitte.
Say locally
Dark rye rolls typically served with cheese in Cologne.
Why try it?
Röggelchen mit Käse is emblematic of a typical Cologne-style breakfast or lunch, highlighting the region's love for hearty, simple breads paired with rich dairy, influencing local life and daily routines.
How it tastes
These rye rolls are dense and chewy, with a nutty, slightly tangy flavor, perfectly balanced by the creamy, rich taste of local cheeses.
Origin & History — first documented: 1650
Dating back to the early 17th century, Röggelchen were part of daily sustenance in Cologne, evolving from a basic loaf to a beloved roll often paired with cheese starting from the mid-19th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g rye flour
- 300 ml water
- 10 g yeast
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🍯 1 tbsp sugar
- 🥛 200 g cheese
Method
- 1 Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
- 2 Mix with rye flour and salt; knead into a dough.
- 3 Shape into rolls; let rise for 30 minutes.
- 4 Bake at 200°C until firm, then serve with cheese slices.
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