Brioche Buns
Buttery and slightly sweet, Brioche Buns are extremely soft and perfect for sandwiches, burgers or enjoyed alone, with butter or jam at any time of the day.
Add <quantity>2</quantity> eggs and <quantity>35<unit>g</unit></quantity> of milk to a stand mixer bowl
Add <quantity>245<unit>g</unit></quantity> of high gluten wheat flour and <quantity>25<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar
Add <quantity>3<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt and <quantity>3<unit>g</unit></quantity> of dry yeast
Fit the mixer with the hook attachment and mix on low speed to form a smooth dough. Scrape the sides of the bowl from time to time to ensure all the ingredients are evenly incorporated
Increase the speed and knead for 5-10m until the dough is smooth and strong
Add <quantity>70<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter and knead until it is completely incorporated and the dough is elastic
Transfer the dough to a countertop and shape into a ball
Wrap it in cling film and place in the refrigerator for 4-12h to slightly ferment and rise
Unwrap the dough. The brioche dough is ready
Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil
Divide the dough into <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> portions
Flatten each portion into a disc and pull the edges to the center to form a ball. Place the seam side down
Wrap with your hands and gently press back and forth in a circular motion to form a smooth ball and seal the seam at the bottom
Line a tray with parchment paper and place the dough pieces on top, leaving plenty of space between each
Place the dough and the pot of boiling water in the turned off oven. Let the dough proof until it has doubled in size and is soft and airy. Remove from the oven
Preheat the oven at <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Whisk <quantity>1</quantity> large egg with <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of milk and brush the surface of each dough
Bake for 12-15m until deep golden brown. The brioche buns are ready
Use them to make the perfect burgers! Enjoy!
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