The Ultimate Brioche Burger Buns
These homemade brioche burger buns are soft, buttery, and perfect for any burger or sandwich. Light, fluffy, and easy to make with simple ingredients!
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Servings: 12 Buns
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g Strong White Bread Flour
- 12 g Active Dry Yeast
- 12 g Salt
- 30 g White Caster Sugar
- 25 g Unsalted Butter, melted
- 3 Eggs
- 260 ml Lukewarm Full Fat Milk, between 37-40°C (98-104°F).
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
- Add 2 of the eggs, melted butter, and ¾ of the lukewarm milk to the bowl.
- Mix with a wooden spoon, spatula, or a stand mixer with a dough hook until a rough dough forms.
- Gradually add more milk if needed until all the flour is incorporated. The dough should be sticky but not overly wet.
- Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead for 8-10 minutes on low speed.
- Shape the dough into a ball, tucking the edges underneath to seal the bottom.
- Lightly oil or flour a large bowl, then place the dough ball inside. Cover with a clean cloth or clingfilm and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper and a light sprinkling of flour. If making a large batch, you may need more than one tray.
- Uncover the risen dough and divide it into 80g portions for standard burger buns. Adjust the size for smaller slider buns or larger burger buns.
- Roll each portion into a smooth ball, tucking the edges underneath to seal the bottom. Place them on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each one.
- Cover the tray with clingfilm or a clean cloth and let the buns rise for another hour, until they puff up.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Whisk the remaining egg and gently brush each bun with the egg wash to create a golden, glossy crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the buns are deep golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the buns to a wire cooling rack. Let them cool before slicing and serving.
Recipe Notes
- Weigh the Dough for Even Buns – Use a scale to portion the dough for uniform sizes.
- Use an Egg Wash for Shine – Brushing with whisked egg creates a golden brown crust.
- Adjust the Size – Make mini slider buns or larger burger buns by adjusting portion sizes. You may need to alter the baking time so keep a close eye on them as they bake.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg