Sicilian Brioche Breakfast Buns (Brioche Col Tuppo) - Food Wishes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Add warm milk and warm water to a mixing bowl.

Add honey to the warm liquids and stir.

Add yeast to the mixture and let sit for about 20 minutes until foamy.

Add orange zest, vanilla extract, sugar, beaten eggs, melted butter, and salt to the bowl.

Add flour and mix with a dough hook on low speed, scraping down the sides as needed.

Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until soft and elastic.

Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly buttered bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours until doubled in size.

Degas the dough and cut into 8 equal pieces, setting aside 15-20% for the top 'tuppo'.

Shape the larger piece into a ball and place on a Silpat-lined baking sheet.

Shape the smaller piece into a pointed ball and press it into the center of the larger ball.

Let the formed buns proof in a turned-off oven for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Brush the buns with an egg wash made of milk and egg.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes until browned.

Let cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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