Sweet Brioche Buns

For about 8 buns.

1. Combine the flour, sugar, salt and dried yeast in a large bowl or in the bowl of your food processor. Add the eggs to the milk and use a fork or a whisk to combine well. Add the egg-milk mixture, the vanilla, the butter and the rum to the flour. Knead thoroughly until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and has a smooth and velvety texture. You can knead by hand or with a food processor. Cover with a towel and leave to rise for 1–2 hours. The dough should double in volume.
2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F, gas mark 4).
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead into a thick roll. Cut the roll into 8 equal pieces. Cut each piece into two. Roll each little piece to a long, thin roll of about 35–40 cm (1 ft to 1 ft 4 inches). Use the instructions on the video or on the photos to form little buns. Leave to rise again for 20–30 minutes. For the egg wash, mix the egg yolk and the milk and brush the buns with it.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20–30 minutes until golden brown.

Prep time: 15 mins. Cook time: 30 mins. Total time: 45 mins. Serves 8. Author: Simone Weinwurm, www.myblueberrybasket.com/en. Enjoy these little sweet brioche buns for breakfast or in the afternoon.