Brioche Buns
Course: BrunchCuisine: AmericanServings
4
servingsPrep Time
25
minutesCalories
295
kcalResting Time
1
hour30
minutesBaking Time
20
minutesTotal Active Time
45
minutesSuper soft and light brioche buns. Use them for your burgers, or eat them as-is!
Ingredients
1/2 cup (120g) water, warm
1/4 cup (60g) milk, warm
1 tsp (3g) yeast
1.5 (19g) tbsp sugar
1 egg, beaten
1.5 (190g) cup bread flour
1/4 (31g) cup all-purpose flour
0.5 (3g) tsp salt
1.5 (21g) tbsp butter, softened, room temp.
1 tbsp (9g) sesame seeds (optional)
- Egg Wash
1 tbsp (15g) milk
1 egg white
Directions
- Stir water, milk, yeast, and sugar together in a small bowl. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the flours, salt, and butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until small crumbs are formed.
- Add the yeast mixture and egg. Mix well.
- Knead until dough comes together, for around 15 minutes.
- 1st rise: Place dough in a greased bowl and cover. Proof for an hour.
- After the 1st rise, punch down the dough and divide into 4 pieces. *Note
- Form each piece into a ball and flatten slightly.
- 2nd rise: Place buns in a baking tray, cover, and proof for around 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 200℃.
- Make the egg wash by stirring the egg white and milk together.
- Brush the buns with the egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if preferred.
- Place buns in oven. Dial the temperature down to 180℃ and bake for around 15-20 minutes, or until slightly browned.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale to be able to divide each piece equally.