Aldi German Wheat Rolls (Deutsche Küche) Review
Author’s Note: Not a paid review. Not sponsored. Nada. These are my own unbiased opinions. I have no affiliation with Aldi.
Where is the ASMR?
I don’t always have nice things to say about Aldi products. But. The worst, most hateful thing I can say about these German Wheat Rolls is that the bag takes up too much space in my freezer. Ha.
So, you know I must really like these. If you love extreme texture contrasts, you might dig these, too.
Who is the crustiest one of all?
These are THEE crustiest rolls I’ve ever tried! After baking, the outside is a stiff, hard shell. Honestly, I wish someone would do an ASMR recording of these rolls fresh out of the oven. It’s quite an experience. The crusts make a distinct crack-crackling sound for several minutes. I can hear it from across the room. That’s how crispy-crusty they are.
The soft, fluffy innards
I think what most impressed me, however, is how cloud-like the interior is. The crumb is so feather-light, it’s almost ethereal. Likewise, the crust — despite the extreme crispness — nearly dissolves into thin air when eating these. It’s an eggshell thin crust. Sooo delicate. Probably the strangest texture combination in a bread I’ve ever experienced.
Flavored with German magic
There’s also a distinct yeasty smell when you tear the rolls open. In a good way! I would describe the flavor as slightly earthy, but not heavy. These are not sweet rolls — the bread is more savory than anything else. They’re definitely more flavorful than typical American white bread products. Perhaps this is from the barley malt flour. Or perhaps it is the German magic. More about the ingredients later.
How big are they?
These are huge rolls, almost twice as big as typical dinner rolls. However, they aren’t dense or hearty, so you can easily eat a whole roll with your meal — without needing to hibernate for the rest of the day. Even so, I’d probably feel more comfortable serving these at a dinner party if they were smaller. You need a separate plate, almost, to fit these with your meal.
Aesthetically, these rolls are winners. They’re attractively scored down the middle, with a perfect “ear.” These have a handmade, artisanal look, despite coming out of a jumbled freezer bag.
And. Here is a picture of the crusty bottoms, for no reason at all. You’re welcome:
How I baked them
There was some confusion from the baking instructions on the label. So, I tried baking these two different ways:
- On a parchment-lined baking pan
- Directly on the oven rack (no pan)
It doesn’t seem to matter which way you choose — the results were crispy-soft and perfect each time. Just throw them in there! 350 for 10 minutes was perfect.
Ingredients in Aldi German Wheat Rolls (Deutsche Küche)
Here are the ingredients, from the label:
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Barley Malt Flour
- Salt
- Yeast
- Sugar
- Canola Oil
- Potassium Iodate
These are imported from Germany.
Nutrition Facts in Deutsche Küche Wheat Rolls from Aldi
A serving is one roll. There are 9 rolls per bag, which is an interesting number! You get 130 calories per roll. There are 4 grams of protein, and 1 gram of fat. Although these pack a hefty amount of carbs (27 grams), you also get 2 grams of fiber and only 2 grams of sugar (less than 1 gram is “added sugar”!). These have a nice kick of potassium, with 15% your daily value. Zero milligrams of sodium is eerie.
Price and Servings
The bag of 9 rolls cost $3.49 at my local Aldi. Per serving, that is about 39 cents. Not bad.
Because I’m a lonely single person, I actually prefer frozen bread items like this — it means I can cook/eat just one at a time, without rushing to finish an entire package before it goes bad. I can have bakery-fresh bread whenever I want it. *snaps fingers*
Shelf Life
The “best by” date on my bag allowed approximately 9 months to consume. I figured these would linger in my freezer all year — but they’re almost gone in less than 1 month. I should have bought more!
Baking Instructions
Here are the actual baking instructions, from the label (sorry it’s warped in the photo — I legit tried, but there were lumpy rolls int the bag):
“Keep frozen until ready to bake. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove desired number of rolls from the bag. Place frozen rolls on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 9-12 minutes. Do not microwave. Do not refreeze once thawed.”
Dramatic Conclusion
These German Wheat Rolls exceeded my expectations! They were unlike any bread item I’ve ever had. Although the large size is awkward, the texture contrast is fabulous. They are fresh and flavorful. Being able to cook and eat one at a time is convenient for singles or small families. I would buy these again. I think Aldi should sell these year-round!
The End.
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