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Brioche Buns

These buttery brioche buns are so fluffy and perfect for any burger or sandwich. The moment you sink your teeth into the brioche rolls you'll fall in love!
Course bread
Cuisine American, French
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proofing Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8 Buns
Calories 441kcal
Author Dina

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat up 1 cup of milk to about 110 degrees Fahrenheit (microwave or stovetop) and add 1 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp of dry active yeast. Give it a good stir and let it become frothy in a warm place for about 15 minutes
  • Meanwhile combine 4 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 3 Tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Then make a well in the center with a spatula.
  • Pour the yeast mixture and 4 eggs into the flour and beat it slowly with the hook attachment. Then pick up the speed to high.
  • When no more patches of flour appear add in the sliced 1/2 cup of softened butter.
  • Continue to beat the dough for another 10 minutes until it’s formed its shape.
  • Now place it on a lightly floured surface. It will be very sticky. Shape it into a ball and place it into a greased bowl.
  • Cover The bowl with plastic wrap and keep in a warm place for one hour.
  • Form the dough into a log and divide it into 8 equal pieces. If you have a kitchen scale, you can weigh each piece of dough to get perfectly equal-sized buns.
  • Shape each piece into a ball and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to proof. This should take about 30 to 50 minutes.
  • Brush each bun with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown.

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Notes

  • Make sure the yeast froths- If your yeast is not frothing, it may be too old or the water too cold. Start again because this is really important for getting the perfect airy texture.
  • Use softened butter- Let your butter sit out at room temp or microwave for a few seconds at a time to get it soft, but not melted. Cold butter will make these buns more like biscuits.
  • Don't worry about sticky dough- Once you add the butter, the dough will be very sticky - which is what you want! DO NOT add more flour, or the brioche will become too dense.
  • Brush on the egg wash- To get that perfect golden brown exterior that shines, brush on some egg wash before baking. It also adds a nice touch of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg