Here’s a classic Brioche Dinner Rolls recipe that gives soft, buttery, slightly sweet rolls perfect for any meal:
Ingredients (makes 12 rolls)
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk warm milk and eggs together.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Incorporate the butter:
- Gradually add the softened butter, a few tablespoons at a time, kneading well after each addition.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes (by hand or with a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky—this is normal.
- First rise:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls:
- Punch down the dough gently and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between each roll.
- Second rise:
- Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for 45–60 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Egg wash:
- Beat 1 egg with a tablespoon of water and brush gently over the tops of the rolls. This gives them a beautiful golden shine.
- Bake:
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Tips for perfect brioche rolls
- Don’t skimp on butter; it gives the dough its rich flavor.
- Dough can be refrigerated overnight after the first rise—bring it back to room temperature before shaping.
- For extra shine, brush again with egg wash halfway through baking.
If you like, I can also give a quick 1-hour version that skips the long first rise but still gives soft, fluffy rolls—perfect if you’re short on time. Do you want that version too?
