Steamed Brioche Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat milk until it is lukewarm. Add melted butter to it and mix well.
3. Add milk-butter mixture and beaten eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until it comes together into a shaggy dough.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the risen dough and knead it briefly. Roll it out into a cylinder shape and divide it into 6 equal portions. Form the portions into small brioche buns with round edges.
6. Place the buns on a piece of parchment paper in a bamboo steamer or on a lightly oiled plate and let them rest for another 30 minutes.
7. Bring the water in a steamer to a boil. Place the steamer basket over the boiling water and steam the brioche buns for 12-15 minutes or until puffed and cooked through.
8. Remove the steamed buns from the steamer and let them cool on a wire rack.

Verdict:

This steamed brioche recipe is a delicious and unique twist on the traditional baked version. The steaming method makes the buns airy and fluffy, while the brioche dough adds a rich and buttery flavor. These steamed brioche buns can be served as a savory or sweet dish, making them a versatile addition to any meal or snack.

Serving suggestions:

Serve warm steamed brioche bun with a pad of butter on top. They can be used as an alternate to a slice of bread with a savory sandwich filling like bacon and eggs or as a dessert with sweet-fillings like custard, jam, or sweet cream cheese filling.