Month: February 2022

Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Chunk Cookies

There are so many chocolate chip cookie recipes out there. So many. But I never feel like I can settle with one recipe, even if it’s spectacular. This is my latest addition to the ever-growing catalogue of chocolate chip cookie recipes, and it is not…

Orange Cardamom Brioche Buns

Orange Cardamom Brioche Buns

Tender brioche dough filled with an aromatic mixture of sugar, cardamom and orange zest, baked until golden, and coated in a simple glaze. The smell of the bright orange mingling with warm spice coming from your oven will have you salivating with anticipation.

Sugared Brioche Buns

Sugared Brioche Buns

Sugared Brioche Buns- Simple. Sweet. Perfect.

If you have leftover brioche dough, you should probably make these. They are incredibly simple, and I cannot imagine a more perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of tea.

Sugared Brioche Buns

February 20, 2022
: 8 buns
: 10 min
: 25 min
: 2 hr 35 min

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Directions
  • Step 1 Line a muffin tin with 8 paper liners, or place 8 free standing paper baking cups on a baking sheet.
  • Step 2 Divide dough into 8 equal portions.
  • Step 3 Shape each portion into a tight ball and place in a paper liner.
  • Step 4 Cover loosely with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size, about 2-2 1/2 hours.
  • Step 5 Meanwhile, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
  • Step 6 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 7 Once buns have finish rising, use a pastry brush to gently coat the tops with the egg wash.
  • Step 8 Sprinkle the tops with the pearl sugar.
  • Step 9 Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. (Begin checking around 17 minutes as oven temperatures vary.)
  • Step 10 Let cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

 

Brioche Cheese Danish

Brioche Cheese Danish

Cheese danishes are a long-time favorite of mine. I will choose one from a menu pretty much whenever they are available, and I have rarely left Starbucks without one in hand. I have made them several times using frozen puff pastry, but after discovering a…

Basic Brioche Dough

Basic Brioche Dough

Brioche. Soft, tender, versatile brioche. My new favorite thing. I’ve made plenty of sweet breads, but none compare to this one.  The dough is rich with butter and eggs, and slightly sweet. It’s fantastic. But the best thing about it is you can let your…