Tuesdays with Dorie BWD: Brioche Sandwich Buns

February 25, 2025 at 1:01 am | Posted in breakfast things, BWD, groups, other savory, savory things, sweet things, sweet yeast breads, tuesdays with dorie, yeast breads | 8 Comments
Tags: baking, cheese, savory

We’ve made a whole host of treats from Dorie’s brioche dough over the years, but this is the first time we’ve turned it into Brioche Sandwich Buns. They are soft, golden, buttery bubbles and they make any sandwich, be it jam, egg, tuna or ham, even tastier.

Dorie cautions against dividing her brioche dough recipe in half, but I really don’t need that much bread- even delicious brioche- hanging around, so I did it anyway. I think I also used this made-up method when we baked the babka and only needed half the dough recipe…I mixed the dough with the paddle attachment until I had all the butter nicely incorporated, and then switched to the hook for kneading. The paddle helped the butter incorporate into the smaller amount of dough, rather than just smearing it on the sides of the mixer bowl like the hook would. I decided to shape some different sized buns for different purposes (as shown below). I made two regular-sized round buns for burgers and two smaller round buns for egg sandwiches. Three smaller oval buns were for little snack sandwiches (as shown above). I think they rose just fine and tasted great.

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I can almost taste these!

Comment by Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen— February 25, 2025 #

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That looks like a mighty fine lunch. Your rolls came out perfectly round, you are an expert.

Comment by Diane Zwang— February 25, 2025 #

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LOL will also be halving this recipe (sorry, Dorie!). Yours look so professional!

Comment by Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.)— February 26, 2025 #

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How did I not think about using the paddle to incorporate the butter? You always come up with some fantastic tips. The brioche buns are absolutely perfect!

Comment by Shirley @ EverOpenSauce— February 27, 2025 #

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Love the golden tops on your buns.

Comment by Cakelaw— March 2, 2025 #

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What a great tip regarding the paddle! Gorgeous shaping and snack photo!

Comment by sunside5588— March 2, 2025 #

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You rebel you hahaha! They look fantastic and I always learn something from you! Your picture makes me want to eat that lunch :)..just beautiful!

Comment by isthisakeeper— March 3, 2025 #

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Those sandwiches look divine! I also have issues with the dough hook and the butter, so I will definitely make a note on the recipe about using the paddle. Thanks!

Comment by Judy— March 3, 2025 #

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