Description

Brioche buns are golden, buttery, and impossibly soft, perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or a simple spread of butter and jam. Easy to make and with a golden finish, they elevate any meal.

Ingredients

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

1 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

1/2 cup whole milk (warm)

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 egg (for egg wash)

1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)

Optional: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or flaky sea salt (for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish for your pie crust.
In a small bowl, combine warm milk with a pinch of sugar and sprinkle yeast over it. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add eggs and yeast mixture, mixing until combined.
Gradually add softened butter while mixing, knead dough for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 1.5-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm it up for easier handling.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, shape each into a smooth ball, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover buns loosely with a cloth and let them rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) while the buns rise. Whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon milk for the egg wash, then brush buns generously with the wash.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until the buns are golden brown on top. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

**Sweeter Buns**: Add extra sugar for a sweeter taste.

**Savory Buns**: Add rosemary or thyme for a savory twist.

**Toppings**: Use sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or flaky sea salt for extra texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bun
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 55mg