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Light and Soft Brioche Burger Buns

Soft and fluffy burger buns made right at home. If you've never found a bun recipe that you love, it's because you haven't tried these! Makes 8 large buns.
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Rising Time:2 hours
Total Time:2 hours 50 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the dough

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup milk whole is best, but any kind is fine
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter equivalent to ½ stick
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4¼-4½ cups all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoons yeast instant or active dry

For topping the buns

  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds or poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Warm. Combine the water, milk, and butter in a glass measuring cup. Microwave on low for about 45 seconds to melt the butter without overheating the milk—a perfect lukewarm temperature.
  • Mix dough. Pour the lukewarm mixture into your bread machine's or stand mixer's bowl. Add the eggs, sugar, 4¼ cups of flour, salt, and yeast. Begin mixing on a low setting. The dough will initially be sticky; add more flour a tablespoon at a time, if necessary, until it forms a cohesive, slightly tacky ball.
  • Knead. Choose the DOUGH cycle on the machine or knead the dough in a stand mixer on a low setting for 8-10 minutes. Make sure that the dough is smooth, stretchy, and slightly sticky to the touch. Be careful not to add too much flour while kneading, as brioche dough is naturally soft.
  • First rise. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it securely with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 2 hours or until it has doubled in size and appears fluffy. This gradual rise enhances the taste and texture of the dough.
  • Divide and shape. Gently press the dough to release the air, and then divide it into either 8 or 12 equal parts, depending on the size of the buns you want. To shape the dough, pull it down and under to make a smooth ball. Put the shaped buns on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, and make sure to leave enough room between them so they can expand.
  • Second rise. Gently apply a beaten egg on top of the buns using a brush, and add sesame or poppy seeds if desired. After that, cover the trays with lightly greased plastic wrap and keep them in a warm place for about an hour or until they have nearly doubled in size.
  • Bake. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake the buns for around 16-18 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through for even browning. You can tell that the buns are ready when they turn a deep golden color.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg
Servings: 8 large buns
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Katie Shaw