Czech Rolls Rohliky Recipe
12 rolls Czech rolls (sg. rohlik, pl. rohlíky) are a very original pastry that is only available in the Czech and Slovak Republics, but everyone who tries them usually loves them. The reason for this is simple: the dough has a nice buttery flavor, and the center is very soft. The flavor... Read more ... is soft but very unique and memorable, and this is why I’m sharing with you my Czech roll recipe. Try my Czech Rolls Rohliky Recipe! Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder April 29, 2025 30 min.3+ hours3/5 30 min. 3+ hours 3/5 Directions: 1. Dough For Czech Rolls Rohliky Recipe: Let’s start the preparation of the Czech Rolls Rohlíky recipe. 1.1. Place into a kitchen mixer with a hook attachment: 4 cups of bread flour 1 TBSP of active dry yeasts 1 TBSP of granulated sugar 2 TSP of salt Shortly stir with a hand whisk just enough to combine all ingredients (about 1 minute). 1.2. Add: 1 ¾ cups of lukewarm water ¼ cup of cooking oil Knead on low speed until all ingredients are partially incorporated (about 30 seconds). 1.3. Then increase the speed to medium-high and knead until all ingredients are fully combined, and the dough is formed (about 3 – 4 minutes). 2. Rising the Dough: 2.1. Remove the bowl from the kitchen mixer and cover it with a plate or plastic wrap. 2.2. Let it rise in a warm place until it has tripled in size (about 1 – 2 ½ hours). 3. Pre-shape the Dough: 3.2. Optionally, form each piece of dough into compact dough balls with your hands (to make further forming slightly easier). 3.3. Cover the balls with a dish towel and let them rest for about 10 minutes before the next step. 4. Shape the Rolls: Before you proceed: Make sure that the surface is perfectly clean (no residue of food, ingredients, etc.). Shape the rolls one by one on a surface that does NOT have flour. Since the dough includes oil, it should not stick to the surface if prepared properly. If your dough occasionally and slightly sticks to the surface, consider using a bowl scraper to release it. If the dough sticks to the surface, it most likely means it rose for a little too long. In that case, lightly flour the surface and, optionally, also the top of the dough to prevent stickiness. Make sure that the surface is perfectly clean (no residue of food, ingredients, etc.). Shape the rolls one by one on a surface that does NOT have flour. Since the dough includes oil, it should not stick to the surface if prepared properly. If your dough occasionally and slightly sticks to the surface, consider using a bowl scraper to release it. If the dough sticks to the surface, it most likely means it rose for a little too long. In that case, lightly flour the surface and, optionally, also the top of the dough to prevent stickiness. 4.1. Using a rolling pin, flatten each piece of dough into a long shape (approximately 3 – 4” x 5 – 8”). 4.2. Then, using your hands, roll the dough into a roll shape: 4.2.1. Hold both ends of the dough and start rolling and stretching it to the sides at the same time. 4.2.3. Place on a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough balls. How to Form (Shape) Czech Rolls Rohliky 5. Proofing: 5.1. Prepare a brushing mixture by briefly hand-whisking 1 egg with ¼ cup of milk in a measuring pitcher (for whisking, you can also use a silicone brush) to create a brushing mixture, and then brush all the rolls (keep the rest for the second brushing). 5.2. Then let it proof in a warm place until it has doubled in size (usually about 20 minutes to 1 hour}. Important: Watch carefully to prevent overproofing. 6. Set Oven to Preheat: 6.1. Set oven to preheat at 420°F. 7. Baking Czech Rolls Rohliky Recipe: 6.1. Gently brush again all the rolls with the remaining brushing mixture right before baking (when proofing to the final shape is completed). 6.2. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds, crushed pepper flakes, sea salt, or poppy seeds. 6.3. Bake in a preheated oven until a nice golden color is reached, which means the rolls are done (about 12 -15 minutes). 6.4. Rotate the baking sheets in the middle of baking. 6.5. Test with a toothpick. 6.6. Then cool on a baking sheet or on a cooling grate. Tips: You can increase the rising time for up to four hours based on your convenience. You can bake more rolls than you need and freeze them for later usage (they stay great in the freezer for up to a half year). Defrost in only two hours. You can increase the rising time for up to four hours based on your convenience. You can bake more rolls than you need and freeze them for later usage (they stay great in the freezer for up to a half year). Defrost in only two hours. 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