Description
These brioche buns are soft, rich, and delicately sweet—perfect for burgers, breakfast sandwiches, or simply warm with butter. Made with eggs and butter, their tender texture and golden crust make them a bakery-worthy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups bread flour
3/4 cup whole milk, warm
3 tbsp granulated sugar
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp salt
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Warm the milk and stir in sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the Dough: In a mixer bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and eggs. Mix until combined.
- Add the Butter: Gradually add butter while mixing. Knead for 10-12 minutes until the dough is shiny and elastic.
- First Rise: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Shape the Buns: Punch down dough, divide into 8 portions, and shape into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Second Rise: Cover loosely and let rise 45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush buns with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds if using. Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or store once fully cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 16- 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast