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Winter Coffee Brioche Buns with Custard and Spiced Crumb Topping Recipe

Winter Coffee Brioche Buns with Custard and Spiced Crumb Topping Recipe

Delightful Winter Coffee Brioche Buns with Custard and Spiced Crumb Topping perfect for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Bakery, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine European, French-inspired
Servings 12 buns

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking tray
  • Oven
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • rolling pin

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 500 g Plain (all-purpose) flour Can use whole wheat for a denser bun
  • 250 g Strong white bread flour Essential for proper rise
  • 100 g Caster (superfine) sugar Granulated sugar can be used
  • 10 g Fine sea salt Avoid table salt as it can affect texture
  • 7 g Fast-action dried yeast Adjust fresh yeast amount accordingly
  • 300 ml Whole milk Non-dairy milk can be used
  • 2 large Eggs Aquafaba can be used as a vegan substitute
  • 100 g Unsalted butter Can substitute with plant-based butter

Filling and Topping

  • 200 ml Coffee custard Customize with your favorite coffee blend
  • 100 g Lightly spiced crumb topping Substitute with a nut-based crumb
  • 50 g Grated chocolate Use dark or milk chocolate
  • 1 egg Egg wash Beaten for brushing edges

Instructions
 

Making the Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, blend the plain flour, strong white bread flour, caster sugar, fine sea salt, and fast-action dried yeast until combined.

Incorporating Wet Ingredients

  • Warm the whole milk to a lukewarm temperature and add it along with the eggs and room temperature unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir to form a cohesive dough.

Kneading the Dough

  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and well-developed.

Shaping and Proofing

  • Divide the dough into individual portions and shape into buns. Press shallow wells into the center of each bun. Place the shaped buns on a baking tray and allow them to proof in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.

Preparing for Baking

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the edges of each bun with egg wash to encourage browning. Fill the shallow wells with coffee custard, then generously sprinkle the lightly spiced crumb topping around each custard-filled well.

Baking the Buns

  • Bake the prepared buns in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

Finishing Touch

  • Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool slightly. Before serving, grate chocolate over the tops of each bun to add richness and a hint of sweetness.

Notes

Whole wheat flour can be used instead of plain flour for a denser, more rustic bun. Non-dairy milk and plant-based butter can be used to make the recipe vegan-friendly, and aquafaba can replace eggs. Ensure the milk is warmed but not hot to avoid killing the yeast. Proof the dough in a warm, draft-free area for best results. The lightly spiced crumb topping can be substituted with a nut-based crumb for added texture and flavor. Use your favorite coffee blend to customize the flavor of the coffee custard filling. Egg wash helps create a glossy, golden crust on the buns. Grated chocolate can be dark or milk, based on preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bun
Keyword Bakery, Breakfast, Custard, snack, Spiced Crumb Topping, Winter Coffee Brioche Buns
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