Brötchen Also Known As:   Semmel, Weck Brötchen literally means "small bread." It is a small, round to oblong roll made of wheat flour. Bread Category:  Rolls and Other Mini Breads Region:  Throughout Germany  Main Ingredients Wheat flour Bread Characteristics Crispy, evenly golden brown crust; light, moist crumb. Serving Suggestions Brötchen are very versatile. They can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They go well with cheese, wurst, bratwurst, as well as butter and jam. Brötchen do not have a long shelf life. They taste best the day they were baked. Additional Information See also - Mohnbrötchen - Sesambrötchen - Käsebrötchen