Thermomix Brioche Buns

Step 1

Grease a large flat baking tray and set aside.

Step 2

Add the sugar, milk and yeast to the Thermomix bowl and warm for 1 minute, 37 degrees, Speed 1.

Step 3

Add the butter, salt, flour and 1 egg. Mix for 10 seconds, Speed 7.

Step 4

Knead on Interval Speed/Kneading Function for 3 minutes.

Step 5

Place into the Thermoserver or a bowl, cover with a tea towel and place into a warm area to prove for 30 minutes (by this time the dough should have doubled in size).

Step 6

Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces (for larger buns) or 20 equal pieces (for mini buns).

Step 7

Shape into buns and place into the baking tray (touching one another). Leave for a further 20 minutes to prove.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius (fan-forced).

Step 9

Whisk the egg whites and water together with a fork and then brush over the top of the buns.Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 10

Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes (cooking time will depend on the size of your buns).The buns are ready when they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

Step 11

Leave in the baking tray for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.