- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
These winsome Italian breakfast buns are sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to the touch (100°F to 110°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, divided
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour (about 14.8 ounces or 420 grams), plus more for work surface
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or 1/2 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (6 ounces), softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar