Caffeine Free Brioche Burger Buns

Total time3 hr 20 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

(25)

Soft, pillowy, and rich with butter and eggs, these homemade brioche burger buns are the kind of thing that makes every burger feel like a restaurant-level event. The dough comes together in a stand mixer, and while the process takes a little patience through two rises, the hands-on effort is genuinely minimal — mostly just waiting for that beautiful puff. Because the ingredient list is straightforward pantry staples — flour, butter, eggs, milk, yeast — there's nothing here that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding caffeine, unlike some store-bought buns that sneak in unexpected additives. The slow knead develops a glossy, elastic dough that bakes up with that signature tender crumb and slightly crisp, golden crust. A quick egg wash before they go into the oven gives each bun that gorgeous deep-brown shine, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a satisfying little crunch. These freeze beautifully, so making a full batch of eight is absolutely worth it.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the dough

¼ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
¼ cup whole milk, warm
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp fine salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cut into 1-inch pieces

For the egg wash

1 large egg
1 tbsp whole milk
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the warm water, warm milk, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the mixture is foamy and the yeast is visibly active.
2
Add the sugar, salt, and 3 eggs to the yeast mixture. Add the flour on top. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains, about 2 minutes.

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