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Last week when I saw these amazing looking Brioche Buns on Once Upon a Plate, a beautiful blog by Mari, I knew it would just be a matter of time before the fragrance of buttery, delicious brioche would be permeating my kitchen.......
Yesterday I spent the day cooking for a party that I'm having this weekend. I was trying to decide what type of rolls to make for the chicken salad sandwiches I'm planning to serve. All of a sudden I remembered Mari's brioche buns and before you could say lickety split, I had my mixer just a whirring.
Since I had planned to be at home most of the day, it was the perfect time to make these yummy rolls. The start to finish time is several hours, but most of this is rising time for the dough. The hands-on time is quite minimal, especially if you have a stand mixer. The results are stunning; shiny, deep golden, unbelievably fragrant brioche buns. One bite will assure you that any amount of time and/or labor was well worth it!
Oh, and check out Once Upon a Plate - it is one of the most beautiful blogs I have ever seen, full of amazing recipes and incredible photos!
P.S. For a fun twist I added some fresh rosemary to these rolls, we loved this hint of fresh herb, but either way they will be delicious!
Brioche Buns with Fresh Rosemary
Ingredients
½ cup warm water, 105-115˚, if you're not used to working with yeast, use a thermometer
4 large eggs
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, you might need a bit more
4 ounces butter, softened
Egg wash- 1 large egg beaten with 2 Tablespoons water
Instructions
For a great article on shaping rolls, check out this site!
Adapted from Once Upon a Plate
Terri says
Can this be adapted to a bread machine?
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Terri, I don't see why not.
Jeannie says
I love the look of these buns!
Tanya - Three Square Meals says
I have to try these! I can't find a good brioche roll anywhere near me and love to pair brioche with all kinds of interesting sandwich selections. Can't wait!
Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.com says
I wish I could smell these through the screen! They look so light and airy!
Pam says
I don't know if I could eat just one - they look wonderful.
Nicole-The Galley Gourmet says
Chris,
These are "almost" to pretty to eat. So glad I have a year round rosemary tree to play with!
Mari @ Once Upon a Plate says
Oh Chris, your Brioche Buns came out perfectly and I love the idea of adding rosemary (we love that flavor too~) It will go perfectly with your chicken salad filling.
Thanks so much for the kind words, and the link back. Your photos are gorgeous, I'm quite sure I can smell that tantalizing aroma! Wish I could reach through the computer screen and have a little nibble. 😀 Very nicely done! xo
Peggy says
These buns look so delicious! Love the touch of rosemary =)
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Absolutely beautiful - can't wait to nibble on these!
Mary
Ssndra says
Beautiful, shiny and golden. Thank you for my morning fix.