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Nutritional Values
380kcal
6gProtein
45gCarbs
20gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Franzbrötchen
How to order / say it
Say it
Franzbrötchen — [FRANZ-broe-tchen]
Order
I'd like a Franzbrötchen, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne ein Franzbrötchen, bitte.
Say locally
A sweet buttery pastry sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, unique to Hamburg.
Why try it?
A beloved treat embodying Hamburg’s pastry traditions, Franzbrötchen is a testament to the city’s sweet tooth and morning culinary customs.
How it tastes
Flaky and buttery with a delightful cinnamon aroma, each bite combines a crisp exterior with a soft, sugary interior.
Origin & History — first documented: 1830
Rooted in 19th century Hamburg, Franzbrötchen evolved from the city's encounters with French pastry influences, leading to this local breakfast favorite.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g flour
- 🥛 125 g butter
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🧂 10 g cinnamon
- 🌾 7 g yeast
- 🥛 125 ml milk
- 🥚 1 piece egg
Method
- 1 Mix flour, yeast, and milk, let dough rise.
- 2 Roll dough, spread with butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- 3 Roll dough into a log and slice into segments.
- 4 Bake until golden, serve warm.
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