Vegetarian Brioche Burger Buns with Sesame Seeds
Soft, pillowy, and golden with a glossy sesame-topped crust, these brioche burger buns are the kind of thing that makes a homemade burger feel like a proper event. The enriched dough gets its signature tenderness from eggs, whole milk, and real butter worked in gradually — the result is a crumb that's light yet sturdy enough to hold up to all your favorite fillings without turning soggy. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-free of any meat or meat derivatives, these buns are a natural fit for vegetarian cooks who want full control over what goes into their bread. Store-bought brioche buns often sneak in additives or come with vague labeling, so making your own means you know exactly what you're eating. The windowpane test and a proper double rise are the two small details that take these from good to genuinely bakery-worthy, and neither one is as intimidating as it sounds. Finish them with a simple egg wash and a scatter of sesame seeds before baking and you'll pull a tray of deep golden buns from the oven that smell absolutely incredible. Load them up with a veggie patty, crispy toppings, and your best sauce — these buns can handle it all.
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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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