Homemade Brioche Burger Buns
Hosting a summer BBQ can be really easy when you focus on a few key elements and keep the rest simple, such as making these Homemade Brioche Burger Buns to make the Ultimate Smashburgers!

Ingredients you’ll need:
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 10 grams Active Dry yeast, about 3 teaspoons
- 4 tbsp. Granulated Cane Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Fine Sea Salt
- 3 ½ – 4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Egg Yolk
- ¾ cup Softened Unsalted Butter, cubed
- Sesame Seeds, for garnishing

How to Make Homemade Brioche Burger Buns:
- To Make the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the warm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and yeast. Let the yeast activate for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, combine 1 egg and the egg yolk in a small bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Add the flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Mix until a shaggy dough, then add the beaten eggs. Knead on LOW for 8-10 minutes, until a smooth dough.
- The First Rise: Add to a greased bowl, cover with a damp kitchen cloth or saran wrap, and set aside to proof in a warm environment for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough, then transfer to a clean surface to divide into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a tight ball. Place on the prepared pan.
- (Optional) Gently pat the tops if the dough balls are too high.
- The Second Rise: Cover to rise 30-40 minutes, until doubled in size.
- To Bake: Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Beat the remaining egg until smooth, then lightly brush on the tops of burger buns. Garnish with the sesame seeds.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until tops are golden brown.

How to Store Homemade Burger Buns to Keep Fresh:
Once the burger buns have completely cooled, you’ll store either in a bread container or gently wrap in parchment paper then store in a ziplock bag on the counter for 3-4 days.

Check out the other recipes in my 3-Part Summer BBQ Menu:
- (Air Fryer) Crispy French Fries
- Brioche Burger Buns
- How to Make the BEST Smashburgers

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Homemade Brioche Burger Buns
PREP TIME: 15 COOK TIME: 15 TOTAL: 145
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 10 burger buns
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 10 grams Active Dry yeast, about 3 teaspoons
- 4 tbsp. Granulated Cane Sugar
- 1 tbsp. Fine Sea Salt
- 3 ½ – 4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Egg Yolk
- ¾ cup Softened Unsalted Butter, cubed
- Sesame Seeds, for garnishing
INSTRUCTIONS
- To Make the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the warm water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and yeast. Let the yeast activate for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, combine 1 egg and the egg yolk in a small bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Add the flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Mix until a shaggy dough, then add the beaten eggs and cubed softened butter. Knead on LOW for 8-10 minutes, until a smooth dough.
- The First Rise: Add to a greased bowl, cover with a damp kitchen cloth or saran wrap, and set aside to proof in a warm environment for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough, then transfer to a clean surface to divide into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a tight ball. Place on the prepared pan.
- (Optional) Gently pat the tops if the dough balls are too high.
- The Second Rise: Cover to rise 30-40 minutes, until doubled in size.
- To Bake: Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Beat the remaining egg until smooth, then lightly brush on the tops of burger buns. Garnish with the sesame seeds.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until tops are golden brown.
I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
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Hi! I plan on making this recipe but I think you forgot to add the addition of the butter in your instructions. I know it’s an important thing to add for brioche. I’ll be adding mine in sometime around the flour and sugar.
Hi Megan! Apologies for any confusion! You are so right, I have fixed that 🙂