- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Serving: 6 - 8 rolls
These rolls are quite possibly the best hamburger/sandwich buns out there. One thing I don't like about a great burger is when the bread competes against it. If the bread is too 'fancy' or too heavy it can really detract from the flavor profile, when it should be adding to it. These rolls offer the perfect support for a burger- they are perfectly dense, just light enough and their flavor is a bit sweet but subtle - zero competition here.
That being said, they can be quite a challenge to make - but if you're up for it it really pays off. The dough is very sticky and very hard to handle, I recommend wetting your hands often when forming the dough balls, and dusting with flour before handling.
Ingredients
- for the dough:
- water - 1 cup, warm
- milk - 3 tbsp, warm
- sugar - 2 1/2 tbsp
- yeast - 2 tbsp active dry, or 30 g fresh
- eggs - 1 large, beaten
- all purpose flour - 3 1/3 cups
- salt - 1 1/2 tsp
- butter - 2 1/2 tbsp, softened
- for the wash:
- egg - 1
- water - 1 tbsp
how to
- In a medium bowl mix the water, milk and sugar together - add the yeast, then set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour together with the salt. Add the butter, and rub gently with your fingers until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
- Use a wooden spoon to mix in the yeast mixture and the beaten egg, stirring until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface and knead for about 8 - 10 minutes, or until smooth. (this dough is very sticky, so it's best to knead it by scraping it up and slapping it on the counter repeatedly - be careful to not add too much flour, or you risk making the rolls too tough.)
- Form the dough into a ball, return it to the large bowl and cover it with a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size - 1 to 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with baking paper and divide the dough into 6 or 8 equal parts. (depending on if you want huge or enormous rolls)
- Roll each piece of dough into a ball and space about 3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Spray some plastic wrap with cooking spray, cover the rolls and let rise again for another hour or two, until doubled again in size.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C) and put a shallow pan full of water on the bottom of the oven.
- Beat the egg and water and gently brush over the top of the rolls.
- Bake on the center rack for about 15 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway through baking, until golden brown then remove to a wire rack to cool.
I guess Ill have to try out this recipe, I love this bread and can not find anyone who sells these rolls or buns in my city of Little Rock, Arkansas, at least not yet, :).
i did exactly what the recipe said..no proof reader needed….they about to go in the oven and they look amazing…
Needs a proof reader. Mixing yeast liquid with egg WILL NOT CREATE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE CALLED A dough
No, you need to read the recipie. The Yeast and egg are to be added to the flour mixture which does indeed create dough.
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Love Brioche, these buns definitely look the part – perfect!
I love Brioche too – and these came out great! 😉