Description

Rich, buttery, and slightly sweet, these homemade brioche burger buns have a golden crust and a pillowy-soft interior. Perfect for burgers or sandwiches, they bring a gourmet, bakery-style touch to any meal.

Ingredients

1 cup warm whole milk (110°F)

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 egg yolk (reserve white for egg wash)

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 egg white + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Sesame seeds (optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Whisk in the egg and egg yolk until fully combined.
Add the flour and salt, then mix with a dough hook on medium-low speed until a shaggy dough forms.
Add the softened butter one tablespoon at a time, waiting for each piece to incorporate before adding the next.
Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes, until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
Shape the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal parts. Shape each into a tight ball and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover loosely with a towel and let rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds if using.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
Let the buns cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a nuttier flavor, swap in whole wheat flour.

Brush baked buns with melted butter for extra richness.

Top with everything bagel seasoning instead of sesame seeds for variation.

Add honey for a sweeter breakfast-style bun.

Store in an airtight container for 2 days at room temp or up to 5 days in the fridge.

Freeze fully cooled buns for up to 2 months and thaw before use.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bun
Calories: 260
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 55mg