Description
These Brioche Dinner Rolls are soft, buttery, and slightly sweet, with a golden, tender crumb. Perfect for holiday dinners, special occasions, or anytime you want a bakery-quality roll at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup warm milk (whole milk preferred)
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 eggs, at room temperature, separated
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add 3 egg yolks and 1 whole egg to the yeast mixture, then pour into the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Gradually add the softened butter, a tablespoon at a time, kneading until fully incorporated and dough is smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into equal portions (about 12–15 rolls). Shape into balls and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise again for 45–60 minutes, until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Beat the remaining egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water and brush over rolls.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best incorporation.
- If the dough feels sticky, resist adding extra flour; brioche dough is naturally rich and soft.
- Brush with egg wash for a shiny, golden top.
- These rolls freeze well—store in an airtight bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: brioche dinner rolls, soft brioche bread, buttery rolls, french bread rolls, homemade brioche