Homemade Brioche Buns
Master the art of baking homemade brioche buns that are soft, buttery, and irresistible. Perfect for your favorite burgers and sandwiches!
Ingredients
Sponge
- 3/4 cup milk, (6 ounces ) lukewarm
- 1 packet active dry yeast, (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (85 grams)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, (390 grams )
- 1 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, (113 grams ) plus more for the bowl
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
For the Topping
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Sponge: Combine the milk and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer and let stand for 5 minutes. Add the flour and sugar, then mix with the paddle attachment until smooth. Remove the beater, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let stand for 30 minutes. You should see bubbles over the surface of the sponge.
- Make the Dough: With the dough hook attachment, mix the flour, salt, and beaten eggs into the sponge. The dough should be somewhat sticky, but if it is too wet, add more flour, a few teaspoons at a time. Once the dough is cohesive, scrape down the bowl and knead for 4 minutes. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue kneading with the dough hook and scraping the bowl occasionally, for 5 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
- Proof the Dough: Butter a large bowl and scrape the dough into it. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 90 minutes. Punch the dough down and fold it over itself a few times. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 45 minutes longer.
- Prepare the Pan and Shape the Buns: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape it into 10 to 12 3-ounce balls. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet and use your floured hand to gently flatten them into disks. Let them rest for 20 minutes.
- Bake: Heat the oven to 400°F. Sprinkle the tops of the buns with cornmeal, then flip them over so the cornmeal is on the bottom. Combine the egg and water to make the egg wash, and gently brush it over the buns. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if you like. Bake the buns for 7 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for 1 to 13 minutes longer or until golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the buns to a rack to cool. Enjoy them alongside a meal or split them for burgers or sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 328mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 374IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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