Macadamia 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 a backyard cookout feel genuinely special. The dough comes together in a stand mixer, and while the process takes a little patience through two rises, the technique is straightforward enough for a confident home baker. Every ingredient here is a pantry staple — flour, butter, eggs, milk, yeast — so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought bag. That matters more than people realize, since packaged buns can be produced on shared lines with all kinds of tree nuts. These buns bake up with a deep golden crust, a feathery interior, and just enough sweetness to complement a savory burger without overpowering it. The optional sesame seed finish adds a classic bakery look and a subtle nuttiness that comes entirely from seeds, not nuts. Once you've made a batch, going back to the grocery store version is going to feel like a serious downgrade.

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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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