Brioche burger buns

Homemade brioche burger buns. Soft, fluffy, and perfect for the best burger.

There’s one thing that can take a burger from good to unforgettable – the bun. With this recipe, you’ll get brioche burger buns that are soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, just as a true brioche should be. The buttery, tender crumb and the golden, glossy top make them not only beautiful to look at but also absolutely irresistible to eat.

They’re perfect for everything from classic beef burgers to pulled pork, crispy chicken, or a fresh veggie burger. Once you’ve tried baking your own burger buns, it’s hard to go back to store-bought. Your guests will definitely notice the difference.

The recipe is easy to follow, requires no special baking skills, and delivers a result that will make your burger night feel truly special. Bake them on the day for ultimate freshness, or the day before so you can prepare in advance.

Brioche burger buns

Recipe by Anikalund

Course: Dinner, Baked Goods

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Servings

8

servings

Prep time

3

hours 

Cooking time

13

minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 dl sødmælk

• 13 gram Yeast

• 40 gram Honey

• 3 pc Egg

• 1 tsp salt

• 500 gram All-purpose flour

• 150 gram Softened butter

• 1 pc Egg for brushing

• Sesame seeds

Instructions

• Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk along with the honey.
• Add the eggs and salt, and stir to combine.
• Add the flour a little at a time and mix with a stand mixer for about 8 minutes.
• Add the butter in small cubes, a little at a time, and knead until the dough is smooth.
• Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
• Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape into buns.
• Gently flatten the buns and let them rise for 45 minutes.
• Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with a little sesame.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (fan) for about 13–15 minutes.

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