Savory Pull-Apart Brioche Buns (Danubio Bread)

This Savory Pull-Apart Brioche Recipe produces fluffy brioche buns that are filled with cheese and ham. The rolls are baked in the same pan so that they merge together and can be pulled apart when you are ready to serve them. This brioche recipe is perfect served as a dinner roll with dinner or as a snack.

To make these pull-apart brioche buns, you begin by making a dough with flour, yeast, sugar, milk, eggs, salt, and butter. Then, once the dough has doubled in size, it gets divided into buns before being stuffed with cheese and ham. Finally, they are set aside to rise again before being brushed with egg wash and baked in the oven. With this brioche recipe’s cheesy and salty filling, they will likely become a go-to whenever you need a recipe that is a little more special than standard dinner rolls.

What is Savory Pull-Apart Brioche?

This savory pull-apart brioche recipe is classic brioche dough, divided into buns and filled with ham and cheese. Brioche is a type of French bread that is enriched with plenty of butter and eggs to produce a dough that is very fluffy and full of flavor.

Brioche can be made sweet or savory, but this recipe is savory including cheese and ham. You can use any ham that you prefer such as deli-style ham or Italian ham as both will add a salty, savory flavor.

Pro Tips

•  Make sure the yeast you use is fresh so that it helps your dough rise properly.
• The dough requires kneading to work the gluten and produce a tender and fluffy dough. You will know it has been kneaded enough when the dough is stretchy and elastic.
• To ensure that each brioche roll is the same size, you can weigh each portion of dough to ensure they weigh the same.
• Use your favorite type of cheese in this recipe as long as it melts well. Mozzarella, gruyere, and provolone are all excellent options.
• If you find that your dough isn’t rising, move it to a warmer location.

What to Serve with Savory Pull-Apart Brioche?

This savory pull-apart brioche recipe is perfect on its own as a snack. However, you can also serve it as part of any meal with a sauce, or a soup or stew.

What Does Brioche Taste Like?

Brioche is much richer tasting than traditional white bread as it contains eggs and butter. It is slightly sweet with a buttery and fermented flavor.

What Type of Cheese Should I Use in Pull-Apart Brioche?

You can use any type of cheese you enjoy the best in this pull-apart brioche, as long as it melts well. Cheese that compliments ham the best as gruyere, mozzarella, or provolone, but plain cheddar is delicious as well.

Can I Make Brioche in a Stand Mixer?

Yes, a stand mixer is a great option if you prefer not to knead your dough by hand. Simply put all of the ingredients in a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook attachment to make this fluffy pull-apart brioche recipe.

How to Store Savory Pull-Apart Brioche

Since this bread recipe includes both meat and cheese, it needs to be stored in the fridge until you are ready to eat it. Simply place the pull-apart brioche in an airtight container or sealed bag in the fridge where it should stay fresh for up to 3 to 5 days.

How to Make Savory Pull-Apart Brioche

Step 1

Step 1

In a bowl, stir the flour with the yeast, sugar, milk, and eggs. Add the salt and start to knead the dough.

In a bowl, stir the flour with the yeast, sugar, milk, and eggs. Add the salt and start to knead the dough.

Step 2

Step 2

Gradually add the butter, while kneading it until it is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 3 hours.

Gradually add the butter, while kneading it until it is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 3 hours.

Step 3

Step 3

Divide the dough into 19 pieces.

Divide the dough into 19 pieces.

Step 4

Step 4

Shape the portions into balls, roll them out, top them with cheese and ham, and wrap the dough around the filling to seal.

Shape the portions into balls, roll them out, top them with cheese and ham, and wrap the dough around the filling to seal.

Step 5

Step 5

Place the balls in a baking pan, cover them with a cloth and allow them to rise for 1 hour.

Place the balls in a baking pan, cover them with a cloth and allow them to rise for 1 hour.

Step 6

Step 6

Brush the buns with the egg wash. Bake them in a 180 C (360 F) oven for 30 minutes.

Brush the buns with the egg wash. Bake them in a 180 C (360 F) oven for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Step 7

Serve the pull-apart brioche on a plate and serve immediately!

Serve the pull-apart brioche on a plate and serve immediately!