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Winter Coffee Brioche Buns

Cozy Up with Homemade Winter Coffee Brioche Buns

Delight in these Winter Coffee Brioche Buns filled with buttery brioche and rich coffee custard, perfect for a cozy brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Proofing Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 250 g plain flour can be swapped with bread flour
  • 250 g strong white bread flour aids in rising
  • 75 g caster sugar or granulated sugar
  • 7 g fast-action dried yeast instant yeast works as a substitute
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 250 ml whole milk should be warm
  • 2 eggs one extra for the wash
  • 125 g unsalted butter room temperature, or vegan butter
For the Filling
  • 1 cup coffee custard use different coffee blends
For the Topping
  • 1 cup lightly spiced crumb topping streusel-style
  • 1 tbsp grated chocolate dark chocolate or omit

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • piping bag
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, strong white bread flour, caster sugar, and dried yeast. Gradually pour in warm whole milk, add beaten eggs, and room-temperature unsalted butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until soft and elastic. Shape into a ball.
  3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until nearly doubled. Punch down, divide into portions, and shape into buns.
  4. Arrange the shaped buns on a baking tray, cover, and proof for 30-40 minutes until puffed.
  5. Preheat oven to 190°C. Brush the wells of each bun with egg wash and fill with coffee custard. Sprinkle crumb topping around the custard.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and custard is puffed. Let cool slightly on a wire rack.
  7. Grate dark chocolate over the custard-filled wells before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and monitor the proofing process carefully.

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