MSG Free Brioche Burger Buns with Sesame Seeds
Soft, pillowy, and rich with butter and eggs, these brioche burger buns are the kind of thing that makes a backyard cookout feel genuinely special. The dough comes together with straightforward pantry staples — flour, milk, butter, eggs, yeast — so there's no guesswork about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your bread. That matters more than people realize, because store-bought buns are one of the sneakier sources of unwanted ingredients, even in products that look totally plain. The slow butter incorporation and that windowpane-test knead are what give these buns their signature tender crumb and glossy, golden crust. A finish of sesame seeds adds a subtle nuttiness and a little crunch that makes every bite feel intentional. They bake up beautifully domed and deep golden, and that hollow tap on the bottom is one of the most satisfying sounds in home baking. Once you've made your own buns from scratch, it's genuinely hard to go back.
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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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