American🍞 Bread & bakery

Soft Brioche Buns

Name: Soft Brioche Buns
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 300 g Bread flour; 90 g All-purpose flour; 2 tbsp Granulated sugar; 2¼ tsp Instant yeast; 1½ tsp Salt; ¾ cups Warm milk (about 110°F); 2 Large eggs; 4 tbsp Soft butter; 1 tbsp Additional flour (if needed); ~1 tbsp Oil (for greasing bowl); 1 Egg (for egg wash); 1 tbsp Water (for egg wash); ~2 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)

⏱ 150 min🍽 Serves 8

Soft, buttery brioche buns perfect for burgers or sandwiches. Made from scratch with no preservatives, they're just as good—if not better—than store-bought.

Adapted from a video by Preppy Kitchen

Soft Brioche Buns Recipe

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Ingredients

Bread flour300 g
All-purpose flour90 g
Granulated sugar2 tbsp
Instant yeast2¼ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Warm milk (about 110°F)¾ cups
Large eggs2
Soft buttersoftened but not melted4 tbsp
Additional flour (if needed)add if dough is too sticky1 tbsp
Oil (for greasing bowl)~1 tbspest.
Egg (for egg wash)

Steps

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1
In a stand mixer bowl, add the bread flour and all-purpose flour, fluffing before sprinkling in to avoid packing it down.
2
Add the sugar, instant yeast, and salt, then whisk everything together.
3
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl to check for shells, then add the warm milk and eggs to the flour mixture.
4
Fit the dough hook, use a spatula to bring the mixture together into a shaggy dough, then mix on low speed for about 2 minutes.
5
Add the softened butter a little at a time while continuing to mix on low speed until all of it is incorporated.
6
Continue mixing on low speed for about 10 minutes to fully incorporate the butter and develop structure and elasticity.
7
Check the dough — if slightly sticky, add about 1 tablespoon of flour and mix for another 1–2 minutes until the dough is tacky but not sticky, and stretches elastically.
8
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, roll to coat in oil, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 45 minutes to 1 hour until doubled in size.
9
Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured counter and press it into a circle.
10
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
11
Pinch the corners of each piece together to form a small dumpling shape, flip it over, and lightly round it with your hand — keep it loose rather than tightly shaped like a dinner roll.
12
Place the shaped dough onto a lined baking sheet and flatten with your hand into about a 3-inch circle. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
13
Loosely cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise for 30–40 minutes. About halfway through, preheat the oven to 400°F (about 204°C).
14
Whisk together an egg and a tablespoon of water to make an egg wash, gently brush it over the risen dough, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
15
Bake at 400°F (about 204°C) for 12–15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden brown. Let cool slightly before enjoying.

Soft Brioche Buns

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