Light Brioche Hamburger Buns
Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet brioche buns perfect for burgers, made with simple ingredients and a quick rise.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup warm water (between 105ºF and 115ºF)
- 3 tablespoons warm milk (between 105ºF and 115ºF)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar (divided)
- 1 large egg (brought to room temperature)
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt or Kosher salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (slightly softened)
Egg wash
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Toppings
- optional sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix warm water, warm milk, yeast, and 1/2 tablespoon sugar; let foam for 5 minutes.
- Whisk egg separately. Combine dry ingredients in mixer, add yeast mixture, then egg, and knead with butter for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Let dough rise in oiled bowl until doubled (~1-2 hours). Divide into 8 pieces, shape into balls, and let rise again until puffy (~45-60 mins).
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Place water in pan on oven floor. Brush buns with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Resist adding extra flour; keep dough slightly sticky for best texture.