Vegan Homemade Brioche Buns
Delight your taste buds with these soft, buttery Vegan Homemade Brioche Buns, perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or as a stand-alone treat! This plant-based twist on the classic brioche uses aquafaba and turmeric to achieve a rich golden hue, while vegan butter and almond milk create a luxuriously tender texture. With just 40 minutes of hands-on prep time, these buns are easier to make than you might think, featuring a simple process of kneading, rising, and baking to golden perfection. Top them with sesame seeds for a bakery-style finish, and enjoy the perfect combination of fluffy, slightly sweet, and savory goodness. Ideal for elevating any meal, these dairy-free and egg-free brioche buns prove that indulgence and vegan cooking go hand in hand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 10 grams Instant yeast
- 100 grams Vegan butter
- 240 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
- 50 grams Sugar
- 8 grams Salt
- 60 milliliters Aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas)
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric (for color)
- 15 grams Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Warm the almond milk slightly until lukewarm, about 110°F (43°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm almond milk and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the instant yeast to the milk mixture and let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the aquafaba and turmeric until well combined.
In the large mixing bowl, add the aquafaba mixture, melted vegan butter, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
Gradually mix in the flour, one cup at a time, until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. You can do this either in a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment or by hand on a lightly floured surface.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a tight ball.
Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between each bun for expansion.
Cover the buns with a damp kitchen towel and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
If desired, brush the tops of the buns with a little almond milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Allow the buns to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.8 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.1 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3952 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 441.3 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 60.3 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 649 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 817 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
