Turmeric Free Brioche Burger Buns with Sesame Seeds
Soft, pillowy, and rich with butter and eggs, these brioche burger buns are the kind of homemade bread that makes every burger night feel like a special occasion. The dough comes together with pantry staples — flour, milk, eggs, and butter — and the slow rise develops a tender, slightly sweet crumb that store-bought buns simply can't match. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, baking from scratch is the smartest move, since packaged buns and restaurant bread can hide unexpected seasonings in their ingredient lists. Every component here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you know exactly what's going in. The windowpane test ensures the dough is properly developed before it ever hits the oven, giving you that signature brioche stretch and softness. A glossy egg wash and a generous scatter of sesame seeds finish each bun with a beautiful golden crust and a subtle nutty crunch. Let them cool just long enough before slicing — then load them up with your favorite burger and enjoy every bite.
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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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