Description
Brioche Buns are golden, buttery, and impossibly soft—perfect for gourmet burgers, hearty sandwiches, or a simple spread of butter and jam. Their rich dough and glossy finish elevate any meal into something special.
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
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and a pinch of sugar. Sprinkle yeast and let sit until frothy.
2. In a stand mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add eggs and yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
3. Add softened butter gradually with the mixer running. Knead for 10–15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1.5–2 hours until doubled.
5. Punch down dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Divide dough into 8 pieces. Shape into balls and place on a baking sheet.
7. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until puffy.
8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush buns with egg wash.
9. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
10. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Brioche dough is sticky but don’t add too much flour—chilling helps.
Can be frozen up to 2 months.
Add extra sugar for sweeter buns or herbs for savory options.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: brioche, buns, homemade bread