Breastfeeding Friendly Brioche Burger Buns with Sesame Seeds
Soft, pillowy, and golden with a satisfying sesame crunch on top, these brioche-style burger buns are the kind of homemade bread that makes everything taste better. The enriched dough gets its tender, slightly sweet crumb from real butter, whole milk, and eggs — all wholesome, recognizable ingredients that are easy to feel good about when you're paying close attention to what you eat. Eggs and dairy both contribute protein and fat that support a nourishing diet, and baking from scratch means you know exactly what went into every bun. The process is a little hands-on but genuinely satisfying — proofing the yeast, watching the dough double, and pulling a tray of deeply bronzed buns from the oven is the kind of kitchen win that feels worth the effort. A proper egg wash gives them that glossy bakery finish, and the sesame seeds add a subtle nuttiness that takes a simple burger night somewhere special. Let them cool just long enough before slicing, then load them up however you like — they hold together beautifully.
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8 servings
For the dough
- ¼ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar, for proofing
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup whole milk, warm
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cut into 1-inch pieces
For the egg wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp whole milk
For topping
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and stir briefly. Let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the mixture is foamy and visibly active.
- 2
Add the flour, 2 tbsp sugar, salt, 2 eggs, and warm milk to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and knead for 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
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