Soft Brioche Burger Buns

Yield: 10 buns

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Rise Time: 2–2.5 hours

Bake Time: 12–14 minutes

These soft, fluffy brioche burger buns are rich, slightly sweet, and perfect for homemade burgers. Light texture, golden tops, and bakery-style results every time.

Ingredients

Yeast Mixture

240 g warm water (40–43°C)

10 g active dry yeast

12 g sugar

Dough

420 g all-purpose flour

11 g salt

12 g sugar

1 whole egg (about 50 g, without shell)

1 egg yolk (about 18 g)

57 g unsalted butter, softened

Topping

1 egg (for egg wash)

Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.

3. Add Eggs

Whisk the whole egg and egg yolk together. Add to the flour mixture.

4. Combine

Slowly pour in the yeast mixture while mixing on low speed until combined.

5. Add Butter

Add softened butter gradually. Knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

6. First Rise

Place dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

7. Shape

Punch down the dough and divide into 10 equal pieces (about 122g each). Shape into smooth balls and place on a lined baking tray.

8. Second Rise

Cover loosely and let proof for 45–60 minutes, until puffy.

9. Bake

Preheat oven to 190°C.

Brush buns with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack before serving.