Brioche Rolls

Soft and buttery and rich, these Brioche Rolls are the perfect dinner roll. They are a rich dough, made with eggs, milk, and butter.

Course Bread

Cuisine French

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 25

Rising Time 2

Total Time 3

Servings servings

Calories 264kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1 cup warm milk (about 120ºF to 130ºF)
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons salt
4 - 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into chunks
1 egg for egg wash optional

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until bubbles have formed on top.
1 cup warm milk, 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
To the bowl, add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, eggs plus egg yolk, and the salt. Mix to combine.
2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, 2 teaspoons salt
Add in 1 cup of the flour and mix until combined.
4 - 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Switch to the dough hook. With the mixer on low, continue to add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough starts to come together. Turn the mixer to medium and let the dough mix for a few minutes.
With the mixer still on, start adding the butter, one chunk at a time. (I try to make each addition about 1/2 tablespoon.) Once the chunk of butter is partially mixed in, add another, until all of the butter has been added. This will take some time - about 5 minutes.
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Once all of the butter has been added, continue to mix the dough for another 5 minutes, until the dough has a smooth, elastic texture. It will still be a little sticky, but it should pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Grease a large bowl, and transfer the dough to the bowl. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let the dough sit until it has just about doubled in size. This can take anywhere from 1-2 hours, depending on the temperature.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down, then turn it out onto a lightly floured countertop. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball.
Place the balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for another hour.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. When the dough is finished rising, make the egg wash by beating the egg with a splash of water. Brush the egg wash over the tops of each roll. (You won’t use all of the egg wash - just use as much as you need.)
1 egg for egg wash
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the rolls are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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