Brioche Dinner Rolls

 

Brioche Dinner Rolls

Ingredients:

3/4 cup milk

1 1/2 tsp dry active yeast

1/4 cup sugar + 1 tbsp

1 tsp salt

4 cups all-purpose flour

3 large eggs + 1 extra for egg wash

1/2 cup unsalted butter

Instructions:

Make the yeast mixture:

In a large measuring cup, combine 3/4 cup warm milk (around 105 degrees Fahrenheit), 1 1/2 teaspoons of yeast, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.

Whisk the mixture and let it sit for approximately 10 minutes or until it becomes frothy.

Add everything but the butter to the mixer:

Attach the hook to a stand mixer and add 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 large eggs, and the frothy yeast mixture.

Mix on low speed initially, then increase to high speed until the dough takes shape (about 4-5 minutes).

Add softened butter:

Cut 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter into chunks and add to the dough.

Continue mixing on high speed for 5-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Place the dough into a greased bowl to proof:

Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise for approximately 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Shape into 12 rolls and proof again:

Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces, shaping each into round balls.

Place the brioche dough balls in a 9x13 inch deep baking dish and let them proof covered for another hour.

Brush with egg wash and bake:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Make the egg wash by combining 1 egg with a teaspoon of water, then brush it over each dinner roll using a pastry brush.

Bake the brioche dinner rolls in the oven for about 25 minutes.

Enjoy!