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Soft Brioche Buns with Apple, Cheesecake, and Cinnamon Crumble
Craft these delightful soft brioche buns featuring a warm apple filling, a creamy cheesecake swirl, and a crunchy cinnamon crumble topping. Perfect for a cozy fall treat, these buns leverage the freshness of garden apples for a comforting and aromatic dessert.
#Brioche
#Buns
#Apple
#Cheesecake
#Cinnamon
#Fall
#Dessert
#Baking
#Sweet Bread
Freshly Baked Brioche Buns
Recipe Information
1h 30m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
5h
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
French
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
8g
Protein
50g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Golden Brown Buns Cooling
Ingredients
Servings: 12
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Close-up with Apple and Crumble Topping
Instructions
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- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.10m
Preview10mPreviewIn a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - In a large mixing bowl, combine plain flour, 75g granulated sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center.2m
Preview2mPreviewIn a large mixing bowl, combine plain flour, 75g granulated sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center. - Pour the activated yeast mixture, egg, and vanilla extract into the well. Mix with a spoon or in a stand mixer until a shaggy dough forms.5m
Preview5mPreviewPour the activated yeast mixture, egg, and vanilla extract into the well. Mix with a spoon or in a stand mixer until a shaggy dough forms. - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface or with a dough hook for about 5 minutes until it starts to become cohesive.5m
Preview5mPreviewKnead the dough on a lightly floured surface or with a dough hook for about 5 minutes until it starts to become cohesive. - Gradually add the softened unsalted butter, one piece at a time, incorporating each piece before adding the next. Continue kneading.10m
Preview10mPreviewGradually add the softened unsalted butter, one piece at a time, incorporating each piece before adding the next. Continue kneading. - Knead for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test (you can stretch a small piece thin enough to see light through it without tearing).15m
Preview15mPreviewKnead for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test (you can stretch a small piece thin enough to see light through it without tearing). - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size. Alternatively, proof overnight in the refrigerator for better flavor development.2h
Preview2hPreviewPlace the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size. Alternatively, proof overnight in the refrigerator for better flavor development. - While the dough is rising, prepare the apple filling by dicing the apples. Cook them gently with 1.5 tbsp of (likely brown sugar and cinnamon, inferred from the name 'cinnamon crumble') until softened but still holding their shape.15m
Preview15mPreviewWhile the dough is rising, prepare the apple filling by dicing the apples. Cook them gently with 1.5 tbsp of (likely brown sugar and cinnamon, inferred from the name 'cinnamon crumble') until softened but still holding their shape. - Punch down the dough, divide it into equal portions (e.g., 12), and flatten each portion. Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center, and seal the dough to form a bun. Repeat for all portions.20m
Preview20mPreviewPunch down the dough, divide it into equal portions (e.g., 12), and flatten each portion. Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center, and seal the dough to form a bun. Repeat for all portions. - Arrange the shaped buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them. Cover loosely and let them rise for another 45-60 minutes, or until puffy.1h
Preview1hPreviewArrange the shaped buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them. Cover loosely and let them rise for another 45-60 minutes, or until puffy. - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops of the risen buns with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp milk/water). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.25mPreview25mPreviewPreheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops of the risen buns with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp milk/water). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once baked, remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. While warm, optionally add a cheesecake swirl (not detailed in ingredients, inferred from title/description) and sprinkle with cinnamon crumble (also inferred).10mPreview10mPreviewOnce baked, remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. While warm, optionally add a cheesecake swirl (not detailed in ingredients, inferred from title/description) and sprinkle with cinnamon crumble (also inferred).
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