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Honey-Kissed Brioche Buns

The arrival of summer screams for the most classic of all backyard grillable foods – the burger! These buns are quick and easy (25 minutes) to make and keep well in the freezer. Golden brown on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside, these whole grain buns are the perfect base for a classic beef or bean burger, portabello mushroom or grilled chicken breast. top with LTO and your favorite condiments.  The dough is quite versatile and can also be shaped into a loaf, hot dog buns, or a filled with custard or cream for a decadent Maritozzi pastry

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 22 oz Bread flour (we use redeemer)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 8 oz water or milk
  • 6 oz butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/8 cup honey

Instructions

  • Measure out and mixed together the bread flour salt and yeast
  • Melt 6 oz of butter in 4 oz of water
  • Add 4 oz of water and the quarter cup honey Mix and add both large Eggs
  • Mix wet and dry thoroughly making a Soft but not wet dough kneading for 1 to 2 minutes
  • Take temperature in set 45 minute timer- Desire dough temperature is 85 degrees
  • Set timer for 45 minutes and fold at that time.
  • repeat step 6
  • Once dough has doubled in volume, de-gass and portion into 10-12, 3-4 ounce pieces. round and cover with plastic and let rest for 15-30 minutes.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat, cover in plastic and allow to double in size before baking
  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees for 30 minutes
  • Whisk one egg and use to egg wash all the buns
  • Load buns into oven and toss 3 ounces of water in the bottom of the oven for steam
  • Bake until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 200 degrees. About 20 minutes
  • Author: Ben Lester