Rundstykker
Breakfast rolls
Rundstykker: crisp Danish and Norwegian seeded breakfast rolls
Weekend mornings in Denmark and Norway start with a bag of warm rundstykker from the bakery, or a tray baked at home. They are crusty white rolls topped with poppy or sesame seeds, split and eaten with cheese, jam or a slice of brunost alongside coffee. This version is vegan and uses an overnight rise in the fridge, so the rolls go straight into the oven in the morning. A common mistake is adding too much flour, which makes them dense. Chef's tip: put a tray of boiling water in the bottom of the oven for the first 10 minutes so the crust turns thin and crackly.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 12
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups lukewarm water
- ⅓ oz fresh yeastor 1 tsp dried yeast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 ⅓ lb strong white bread flour
- 3 tbsp poppy or sesame seeds
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Stir ⅓ oz fresh yeast into 1 ¾ cups lukewarm water in a large bowl until dissolved, then add 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar and 1 tbsp rapeseed oil.
5 minStep 2: Add 1 ⅓ lb strong white bread flour and knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth, slightly sticky and springs back when pressed.
10 minStep 3: Cover and leave in the fridge overnight, 8–12 hours, until doubled.
5 minStep 4: Tip onto a floured surface, divide into 12 pieces and shape into tight rolls. Place on a lined tray, brush with water and dip the tops in 3 tbsp poppy or sesame seeds. Leave for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
10 minStep 5: Bake at 450°F with a tray of boiling water on the oven floor for 18–20 minutes until deep golden and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
20 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 170 kcal
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does rundstykker take?
- About 45 minutes in total: 25 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 12 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of sugar?
- Caster sugar, same amount.
- What can I use instead of strong white bread flour?
- Plain flour, same amount (the dough will be softer and rise a little less).
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