Who can resist the allure of freshly baked brioche, especially when it’s dotted with rich chocolate chips? This ultimate Chocolate Chip Brioche Buns recipe is your ticket to a world where fluffy, buttery bread meets the irresistible charm of chocolate. Whether you’re looking to impress at brunch or just want to treat yourself to a decadent snack, these brioche buns are sure to hit the spot. So, grab your apron, and let’s get baking!
Ingredients:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 10g salt
- 50g sugar
- 10g instant yeast
- 140ml warm whole milk
- 5 large eggs, beaten
- 250g unsalted butter, softened
- 150g chocolate chips
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- Pearl sugar or regular sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions:
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Mix well.
Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the warm milk and beaten eggs. Mix until a rough dough forms.
Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Incorporate Butter: Add the softened butter to the dough in three additions, fully incorporating each before adding the next. This process might be sticky, but keep at it until the dough is smooth, shiny, and elastic.
First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
Add Chocolate Chips: Gently deflate the risen dough, fold in the chocolate chips, and then form the dough into a rectangle. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.
Shape the Buns: Shape each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each bun.
Second Rise: Cover the buns with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again for about an hour, or until they’re puffy and have nearly doubled in size.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush the buns with the beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar or regular sugar for a sweet, crunchy topping.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool: Let the buns cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy the buttery, chocolatey goodness!
