Dairy-Free Homemade Brioche Buns

Soft, golden, and irresistibly fluffy, these Dairy-Free Homemade Brioche Buns are a plant-based twist on the classic French bread rolls, perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or as a simple side. Made with unsweetened almond milk, softened vegan butter, and a clever chia seed "egg" substitute, these buns deliver the rich texture and buttery flavor you love—minus the dairy. The recipe walks you through creating a smooth, elastic dough that rises beautifully, resulting in perfectly airy buns with a tender crumb. Brushed with olive oil before baking, they emerge from the oven with a gorgeously golden crust. Ideal for those seeking dairy-free baking options, these brioche buns are beginner-friendly and an excellent addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 10 grams Active dry yeast
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 10 grams Salt
• 250 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
• 100 grams Vegan butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
• 6 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds with the water and let sit for 10 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency (this is your chia egg).

Step 2

In a small saucepan, warm the almond milk until lukewarm. Remove from heat and dissolve the sugar in the almond milk. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes to foam.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, chia egg, and softened vegan butter.

Step 4

Mix the ingredients until a dough starts to form. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Cover the buns loosely with a piece of lightly oiled plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 to 45 minutes until doubled in size.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

Step 9

Just before baking, brush the tops of the buns lightly with olive oil.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the buns cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1051.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3021.2

Total Fat 107.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4750.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 445.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 51.4g
Protein 60.4g	0%

Vitamin D 92.8IU	0%
Calcium 651.2mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 910.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 59.6%