Quick Brioche Bun Recipe
from kristineskitchenblog.comHomemade hamburger buns are easier to make than you think! This quick brioche bun recipe takes just one hour from start to finish.
Servings: 8 buns
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 105-115 degrees F
- ¼ cup warm milk 105-115 degrees F, whole milk is best
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant (rapid-rise) yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all purpose flour (240 grams), plus more as needed
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour (170 grams)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 4 pieces
For the egg wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the warm water, warm milk, yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir gently to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes, until the yeast starts to foam and/or bubble.
- Add the salt, egg and both flours to the bowl. Use the paddle attachment to mix on low speed until combined. Mix in the butter pieces on low speed.
- Switch to the dough hook and knead the dough on low speed for 8-12 minutes, until the dough is smooth. Partway through the kneading time, press your finger to the dough to check how sticky it is - it should be soft and slightly sticky. If the dough is very sticky, you can add more all-purpose flour, 1-2 tablespoons at a time. Avoid adding too much flour, because this will make the buns more dense instead of light and fluffy. The dough should stick to your finger a little bit when you touch it but should not be so sticky that it won't be workable when you shape the buns.
- Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead a few times with your hands to form it into a ball. Cut the dough into 8 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Loosely cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 15 minutes. (You can increase the rise time to 30 minutes if you have time.)
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the egg and 1 tablespoon milk in a small bowl, stirring with a fork. Remove the towel and brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash. Bake hamburger buns in the oven for 13-15 minutes, until tops are golden.
- If desired, you can brush the tops of the buns with a little melted butter when they're warm from the oven.
Notes
- Brioche buns freeze well. Cool completely, wrap airtight, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bun | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 455mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
