Brioche Buns

Ingredients

Serving:

Makes 4 large buns

• 1/2 cup (125ml) milk
• 3 tsp sugar divided
• 1 tsp (5ml) dry active yeast
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup (60ml) softened butter

Steps

Heat the milk for 25 seconds in the microwave, then let it cool for a few seconds, add 1 tsp of the sugar, mix then add the yeast and milk mixture and set aside until frothy.

In a bowl, sift the flour, add remaining 2 tsp of sugar and salt. Mix together. Add the eggs and the frothy milk and yeast mixture and mix until it forms a sticky dough. Now add in the butter and knead until the dough is smooth. Cover and set aside in a warm location to rise for an hour.

Once risen, knock down and divide into 4 equal pieces, roll them into balls and place spread apart on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Let them rise for another hour. Once risen, brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with black and white sesame seeds.

Bake for 22-25 minutes (depending on the heat of your oven) at 180 degrees. Enjoy!