Super Soft Milk Bun and Buttery Brioche Cross Buns

12m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1First, make your tangzhong, which is a paste made up of milk and flour.
  2. 2Second, prepare the dough in a stand mixer by adding flour, eggs, milk, yeast, salt, and the tangzhong.
  3. 3Whizz the ingredients around in the stand mixer.
  4. 4Chuck in cubes of butter.
  5. 5Let the dough rise.
  6. 6Knock the dough back.
  7. 7Divide the dough into four equal portions.
  8. 8Shape the dough by folding the corners to trap in air.
  9. 9Roll the shaped dough into balls.
  10. 10Give your buns a second rise.
  11. 11Brush the buns with an egg wash.
  12. 12Sprinkle with some sesame seeds.
  13. 13Bake them for around 12 minutes at 175 degrees.

Ingredients

  • milk
  • flour
  • eggs
  • yeast
  • salt
  • tangzhong
  • cubes of butter
  • egg wash
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

stand mixer

Tips

  • Make tangzhong (milk and flour paste) for a softer, pillowy texture.
  • Fold the corners of the dough to trap in air when shaping.