BROTCHEN - German Hard Rolls ~Submitted by Lisa T.~ 1 pkg. yeast 1 1/4 c. lukewarm water 2 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. shortening 1 egg white, stiffly beaten 4 c. flour Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. In mixing bowl combine yeast, 1 cup water, salt and shortening. Fold in stiffly beaten egg white. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Let dough rise twice until doubled, punch down and let rise again. Punch down and divide into 10-12 pieces. Form into slightly flattened balls and place on greased baking sheet. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and bake 20 minutes. To ensure a hard crust, place pan with boiling water in bottom of oven during baking. Serve warm with jam, or cold. A German staple.