Homemade Brioche Buns recipe

Homemade Brioche Buns recipe 

This homemade brioche bun recipe is super light & fluffy. Stuff them with pulled pork, slather them with peanut butter & jelly, or snack on ‘em straight!

What is Brioche Bread?

Made with eggs and butter, this brioche bread recipe has a rich and beautiful yellow color to it. Hailing from France, this bread is similar in flavor to the croissant with much less work. Slightly sweet and buttery, brioche works well with both sweet and savory recipes.

How to Make this Brioche Bun Recipe

Making this brioche bread recipe only requires 6 ingredients and the help of stand mixer (although you can make these buns by hand).

Build the Dough Foundation: Using the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl and a spoon, combine the warm whole milk, active dry yeast, sugar, and two cups of all-purpose flour. Stir by hand or whisk the ingredients over medium speed, cover the bowl, and allow the mixture to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Add in the Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together. Add the eggs and melted unsalted butter to the dough mixture, followed by the remaining flour in small portions.

Knead the Brioche Dough: Knead the dough by hand on a floured work surface or with your mixer until it becomes elastic (about 10-15 minutes).

Allow the Dough to Rise: Next, cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour.

Divide the Dough: Divide the dough into even pieces and flatten them out into round shapes.

Give the Dough a Final Rise: Place the dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them with a towel, and allow them to rise for 30 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and water together and brush the tops with the egg wash.

Bake the Brioche Buns: Lastly, bake the brioche buns in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown. Eat them warm or allow them to cool on a wire rack on the counter.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk heated to around 110 °F
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
• 6 cups all purpose flour depending on the brand of flour, you may need 7 cups
• 6 eggs
• 200 grams unsalted butter
• 1/8 tsp salt

For Brushing The Tops

• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Using a stand mixer or spoon, combine the warm milk (about 110 °F) with yeast, sugar, and two cups of flour. Whisk the ingredients together. Cover the bowl with a towel and set it aside in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together. Add the eggs, salt and melted butter to the dough mixture. Whisk in the remaining flour in small portions. (Depending on the brand of flour, you may need an extra cup of flour).

3. Knead the dough by hand or with your mixer until it becomes elastic (about 10-15 minutes).

4. Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour.

5. Divide the dough into 18-24 pieces (depending on the size you prefer). Form a flattened, round shape out of each dough piece.

6. Place the dough pieces on a lined baking sheet. Cover them with a towel and allow them to rise for 30 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with water and brush the tops of the buns with the mixture.

7. Bake the brioche buns at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.

Notes

The dough texture should still be soft and slightly sticky. You may need to add an extra cup flour, depending on the brand you use.

Storing Brioche Buns

We love making a large batch and storing these buns for a rainy day. Double, triple or quadruple the recipe!

Room Temperature: These buns have a propensity to get a bit stale, so make sure to store them in a plastic storage bag or airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 3 days when stored properly.

Freezing: When kept in an airtight container or plastic freezer bag, these buns will stay good for up to two months frozen. To thaw them, simply place them on the counter for a couple of hours until soft.