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Brioche Buns

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 brioche buns
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 500 g; use scoop and swipe method for cups; use bread flour if you want chewier buns
  • 1 cup warm milk 250 g; 105F
  • 1/4 cup warm water 50 g, 105F
  • 1 1/2 tsp traditional dry yeast 7 g
  • 2 tsp white sugar 12 g; plus a pinch for yeast activation
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 7 g; plus more to taste
  • 5 1/3 Tbsp butter 75 g; melted
  • 1 whole egg
For the egg wash
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp heavy cream or milk
  • sesame seeds to sprinkle on top

Instructions

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  1. Pour warm water in a small container. Add the yeast and a pinch of sugar. Stir and let activate for 10-15 minutes. The yeast is ready to be used once a foam cap is formed on the surface.
  2. Whisk together the flour, salt and sugar in the bowl of stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the rest of the ingredients except yeast. Mix the ingredients on low speed for about 1 minute, until the ingredients are somewhat mixed together.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and mix on medium speed for about 10 minutes, until the dough gathers into a ball and is soft and silky smooth. If doing by hand, follow the same sequence and knead in a bowl for about 10 minutes or so.
  4. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and let rise in warm place for about 1 hour and a half, until the dough about doubled in size. A cold oven with the light on is an ideal environment for dough fermentation.
  5. Cut the dough into 8 pieces and form balls. Place the balls seam side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and cover with plastic to prevent drying. Proof for about 30 minutes in a warm room. The balls will increase in size by about 50% or so. If not, let them proof longer.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  7. Prepare the egg wash by whisking one egg yolk with one teaspoon of heavy cream or milk. Remove the plastic wrap, score the buns, if desired, brush the egg yolk over each bun, sprinkle sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds.
  8. Bake at 400F for about 30 minutes, until the tops a deep golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 528mg (22%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8brioche buns

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 528mg 22%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.