Below are baking instructions for our most popular products. Instructions are also included in your shipment. Have questions or need instructions for a product not listed? Email us at info@europebread.com We will respond within 24 hours to your question/request.
German Products
Apple Strudel
From freezer, place on baking sheet with parchment paper. Place in preheated 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes depending on oven. Allow to cool for 15 minutes prior to serving. Serve with your favorite vanilla ice cream.
Brotchen/Rolls - All Varieties
From freezer, place brotchen on baking sheet with parchment paper. Place in preheated 375 degree oven and bake for 15-18 minutes depending on oven or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes prior to serving. For additional crispiness, place a cup of water in oven safe container 2-3 minutes before completed baking. This will create steam and a crispier crust.
Berliners
Allow to thaw for 1-1.5 hours at room temperature. Serve and enjoy.
Cakes and Streusel - All Varieties
Allow to thaw for 2.5-3 hours at room temperature. Serve and enjoy.
Bread Loaves - All Varieties
From freezer, place on baking sheet with parchment paper. Allow to thaw for 30-45 minutes prior to baking. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until desired crispiness is achieved. Allow to cool for 15 minutes prior to serving. Tip: For an even better result, place an oven safe cup filled with water into the oven 2-3 minutes prior to baking completion to create steam.
French Products
Butter Croissants, Chocolate Croissants, Butter Brioche, and Mini-Butter Croissants
From freezer, place croissants on baking sheet with parchment paper. Cover top with parchment paper. Allow to proof (set out) for 6-8 hours at room temperature or 10-12 hours in refrigerator. For larger croissants, loosely cover with plastic film while proofing. Croissants will rise to aprox 1.5-2 times frozen size. Place in preheated 375 degree oven for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown as desired. Please note croissants will continue to rise during baking. Allow to cool for 15 minutes prior to serving. Tip: For even better results, lightly brush with egg just prior to baking.
Baguettes
From freezer, place on baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until desired crispiness is achieved. Allow to cool for 15 minutes prior to serving. Tip: For an even better result, place an oven safe cup filled with water into the oven 2-3 minutes prior to baking completion to create steam.
Puff Pastry - Chocolate and Vanilla
From freezer, place pastry on baking sheet with parchment paper. Cover top with parchment paper. Allow to proof (set out) for 2 hours at room temperature. Place in preheated 375 degree oven for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes prior to serving. Tip: For even better results, lightly brush with egg just prior to baking.
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