Honey 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 brioche burger buns are the kind of homemade bread that makes every burger feel like a restaurant-quality meal. Granulated sugar does all the heavy lifting for a touch of sweetness in the dough, so there's absolutely no need for honey or any other liquid sweetener — the result is a beautifully balanced bun without any substitutions required. The enriched dough gets its signature tender crumb from a generous amount of softened butter worked in gradually during kneading, which gives each bun that classic brioche pull and bounce. A simple egg wash of egg and whole milk delivers that deep golden, glossy finish you'd expect from a bakery window. If you want a little extra texture and visual appeal, a sprinkle of sesame seeds before baking takes them over the top. These buns hold up beautifully to juicy patties, saucy toppings, and everything in between — no store-bought shortcut is going to come close.

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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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