Easy No-Fail Brioche Bread Rolls Recipe
Easy no-fail brioche bread rolls are rich, buttery, and irresistibly soft with a golden crust. This foolproof brioche recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and yields bakery-style rolls that are perfect for dinner, brunch, sliders, or holiday meals. Lightly sweet and incredibly fluffy, they’re sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Active dry yeast
- Whole milk
- Granulated sugar
- Large eggs
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk until just lukewarm. Stir in the yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- Add the foamy yeast mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes by hand or with a stand mixer until smooth and elastic.
- Gradually add the softened butter, a little at a time, kneading until fully incorporated.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each piece into a ball.
- Arrange rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a greased dish. Cover and let rise again for 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops with an egg wash for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a shinier finish, use an egg wash (1 egg + splash of milk).
- Add sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or coarse sugar before baking for variation.
- This dough also works well for cinnamon rolls, braided loaves, or slider buns.
- If freezing unbaked rolls, thaw and rise before baking.
- Kneading by hand works fine just takes a bit more effort!