Nightshade 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. For anyone avoiding nightshades, the challenge isn't usually the bun itself — it's trusting that store-bought versions are free from hidden spice blends, paprika-laced seasonings, or cross-contamination from shared lines. Making them from scratch with a short, clean ingredient list solves that problem entirely. The dough comes together in a stand mixer, gets a slow rise to develop flavor, and bakes up with that signature deep golden crust and feathery interior that brioche is famous for. A simple egg wash gives each bun a gorgeous shine, and an optional sprinkle of sesame seeds adds just enough texture on top. They hold up beautifully to juicy patties and all your favorite nightshade-free toppings without going soggy or falling apart. Once you've made a batch, it's genuinely hard to go back to anything from a bag.

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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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