Pork Free Brioche Burger Buns

Total time3 hr 20 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

(25)

Soft, pillowy, and golden with a glossy egg-washed top, these brioche burger buns are the kind of thing that makes a backyard cookout feel genuinely special. The enriched dough — built with eggs, whole milk, and a generous amount of butter — delivers that signature tender crumb and subtle sweetness that turns any burger into something worth talking about. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought bun. The process takes a little patience through two rises, but the stand mixer does most of the heavy lifting, and the results are absolutely worth it. A light sprinkle of sesame seeds before baking adds a classic finishing touch that looks bakery-level without any extra effort. These buns hold up beautifully to juicy patties, saucy toppings, and all the fixings without falling apart — which is honestly the highest compliment you can give a burger bun.

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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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