Homemade Soft Brioche Burger Buns
These Homemade Soft Brioche Burger Buns are light, fluffy, and perfectly buttery, making them the ultimate choice for gourmet burgers, sandwiches, and backyard cookouts. With a rich brioche dough and a pillowy texture, this easy homemade burger bun recipe delivers bakery-quality results that will elevate any meal.
What makes brioche burger buns different from regular buns?
Brioche burger buns are enriched with butter, eggs, and milk, giving them a softer texture, richer flavor, and slightly sweet taste compared to traditional burger buns.
Can I make brioche burger buns ahead of time?
Yes. You can bake the buns a day in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.
Why are my brioche buns dense instead of fluffy?
Dense buns are often caused by under-kneading, insufficient rising time, or using inactive yeast. Make sure the dough is well-kneaded and allowed to rise until doubled in size.
How do I keep brioche buns soft?
Store them in an airtight container or bag once cooled. The butter and eggs help retain moisture, keeping the buns soft for several days.
Are brioche buns good for sandwiches?
Yes. Their soft texture and rich flavor make them perfect for burgers, pulled pork, chicken sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, and more.
Can I make smaller slider buns with this recipe?
Yes. Simply divide the dough into smaller portions and reduce the baking time by a few minutes.
Why do brioche buns have a shiny golden top?
The glossy finish comes from brushing the buns with an egg wash before baking.
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Homemade Soft Brioche Burger Buns
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups flour
- 5 tablespoons softened butter cubed
- beaten egg for baking
- sesame seeds for baking
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, combine the warm milk (or water), yeast, and sugar. Give it a quick stir to combine then let sit for 5 minutes, until very foamy.
- Whisk in the salt and egg.
- Add the flour and knead until flour is fully absorbed.
- On LOW speed, add the cubed softened butter one tablespoon at a time. Knead an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until a soft and pliable dough.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel to rise 45 minutes to 1 hour, until dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Transfer the dough onto a clean surface. Divide into 8 to 10 equal sized pieces. Roll each into a tight ball.
- Evenly distribute on the prepared baking pan. Use a flat spatula or the palm of your hand to press down each ball to 1″ thick.
- Cover with plastic wrap to rise 30 to 45 minutes, until doubled in size.
- Brush the very tops with the beaten egg, garnish with sesame seeds, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until deeply golden on top. Rotate the pan halfway through baking. Let rest at least 15 minutes before slicing to enjoy.
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This was such an easy recipe, and it tasted so good! I made fried chicken sandwiches with broccoli salad on these buns. The texture was great!
Worked out so well I only needed to bake it for 15 min and they were perfect!
These turned out perfectly! I made beef burgers for dinner, and these buns were so soft and delicious!