Brioche Burger Buns

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add milk, water, and flour to create the tangzhong roux.
  2. 2Let the tangzhong cool down to room temperature.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, mix flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and milk powder.
  4. 4Add tepid water, one room temperature egg, and the room temperature tangzhong to the dry ingredients and mix.
  5. 5Gradually add softened butter at room temperature to the mixture.
  6. 6After 5-10 minutes, create a ball with the dough and give it a slap.
  7. 7Grease a bowl and place the dough in it. Wrap it and let the dough rest for one hour.
  8. 8After one hour, degas the dough.
  9. 9Divide the dough into six pieces.
  10. 10Create balls by folding the edges in, flipping, and rolling.
  11. 11Cover the balls and let them rest for another hour.
  12. 12Prepare an egg wash with one egg and a splash of milk.
  13. 13Brush the egg wash over the dough balls.
  14. 14Preheat oven at 190°C (convection).
  15. 15Bake for 15 minutes.
  16. 16Once baked and still hot, brush on some butter.
  17. 17Allow to cool.

Ingredients

  • 20 g bread flour
  • 30 ml water
  • 60 g milk
  • 320 g bread flour
  • 9 g instant dried yeast
  • 7 g salt
  • 25 g white granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 12 g milk powder
  • 45 g softened unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • sesame seeds
  • melted butter

Equipment

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Tips

  • Slapping the dough reduces flavor by 43%.
  • Use as many bowls as possible to assert dominance over the dishwasher.