Sweet Brioche Bun Recipe- Classic Italian Style (Easy step by Step instructions!)

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Rich, buttery, slightly sweet, tender, and absolutely scrumptious! The added lemon and orange zest make this an Italian classic.

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Simple Ingredients:  – Warm water and milk – Eggs – Active dry yeast – Salt – Sugar – Bread flour – Butter – Lemon and Orange Zest – Vanilla Extract

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1- Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir gently until foamy.

The instructions for this sweet brioche bun recipe are so simple! 

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2- Add the flour to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix the wet ingredients and zest in a separate bowl. Mix the wet and dry ingredients with a dough hook.

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3- The dough will be very sticky and shaggy. Add the salt. Mix to incorporate. Add the butter a little at a time. Mix with each addition.

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4- Scrape down the sides of the bowl. The dough is ready when it's smooth and stretchy and can be gathered together and picked up in one piece. The dough will remain sticky.

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After the first rise you can shape the dough in a variety of ways- braid it, shape it into buns, or make it into a loaf. Then, let rise again and bake! 

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This sweet brioche bun recipe makes a great breakfast, dessert, or brunch item. 

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If you want to make your presentation for this bread a little "extra" try serving it with a delicious Italian Pastry Cream! Also, chocolate or pistachio versions. 

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