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Apple Brioche Buns with Crumble Recipe

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These delicious Apple Brioche Buns with Crumble combine soft, buttery brioche dough filled with spiced apple filling and topped with a sweet, crunchy oat crumble. Finished with a smooth vanilla glaze, they make a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
  • 1 cup Lukewarm milk or water
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 1 large Large egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla powder or extract
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 cup Malted milk powder or extra flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or cardamom (optional)

For the Apple Filling

  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Flour or cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 3 cups Peeled, chopped apples
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg

For the Crumble Topping

  • 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk (adjust for thickness)
  • 1 teaspoon Splash of vanilla

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Combine lukewarm milk or water with sugar and active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dough Ingredients: In a stand mixer bowl, add the eggs, egg yolk, vanilla powder or extract, all-purpose flour, malted milk powder (or extra flour), and the foamy yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until a rough dough forms, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add Butter and Knead: Add the softened unsalted butter to the dough. Mix on medium speed and knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and fully incorporates the butter.
  4. First Rise: Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Prepare Apple Filling: While dough is rising, combine sugar, flour or cornstarch, sour cream, peeled chopped apples, cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  6. Shape Buns: Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down gently to release air. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, approximately 85 grams each. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and press your thumb or fingers into the center of each ball to create a well.
  7. Fill and Second Rise: Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled apple filling into each well. Cover the buns loosely with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for 45 to 60 minutes, until puffy.
  8. Make Crumble Topping: In a bowl, mix the cold cubed butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and rolled oats. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to combine until the mixture forms clumps.
  9. Preheat Oven and Prepare Buns: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Optionally, brush the buns lightly with beaten egg or milk for a shiny finish. Then, generously top each bun with the prepared crumble mixture.
  10. Bake Buns: Place the topped buns on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and the crumble is crisp.
  11. Cool and Glaze: Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar, milk (adjust for desired thickness), and vanilla to create the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the warm buns before serving.

Notes

  • Optional: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
  • The cinnamon or cardamom in the dough is optional but adds a nice subtle aroma.
  • You can substitute malted milk powder with extra all-purpose flour if unavailable.
  • Adjust the amount of milk in the glaze to achieve the preferred consistency.
  • Ensure the apple filling is cooled before filling the dough to prevent dough from becoming too soft or sticky.

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