Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
Heat the water and milk in a microwave-safe dish just until warm to the touch, about 110°F to 115°F. Stir in the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Allow the yeast mixture to sit until frothy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
1 cup water, 3 tablespoons whole milk, 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
Whisk together the flour, the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the softened butter, and use the paddle attachment to mix until the mixture should resembles coarse cornmeal.
3 cups bread flour, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Add the egg and yeast mixture to the flour. Change to the dough hook and knead on low speed for 6 to 8 minutes. The dough should be smooth and not sticky. It should pull away from the sides of the bowl and feel soft and elastic. Add additional all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon at a time if needed.
1 large egg
Remove the dough from mixing bowl, form into a ball, and place in a separate lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and allow the dough to double in size, about 1 hour.
Once the dough has doubled in size, remove it from the bowl and press it down to remove the air. Separate the dough into 8 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball and tuck loose ends underneath. Place each ball into the prepared baking dish.
To Make the Egg Wash:
Whisk together the remaining egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Use a pastry brush to apply the egg wash to each roll.
1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
Cover rolls loosely with plastic wrap and allow them to rise for about 30 minutes or until noticeably larger and puffy.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F and place a small bowl of water on the bottom rack of the oven to create steam. (Make sure the bowl is oven-safe).
Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes or until deep golden brown. Serve immediately with butter, jam, honey or as a side with your favorite dish.
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Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 brioche roll. Actual calories will vary.
If the dough is sticky while mixing, add additional all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon at a time. The dough should pull away from the dough and be smooth and elastic. More than ¼ cup of all-purpose flour may be needed in some instances.
Nutrition Facts
Brioche Rolls
Serving Size
1 roll
Amount per Serving
Calories
255
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
53
mg
18
%
Sodium
457
mg
19
%
Potassium
84
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
201
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.003
mg
0
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.