Turkey 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 thing that makes any sandwich feel like a serious upgrade. The dough comes together with pantry staples — flour, milk, sugar, yeast, and plenty of softened butter — so there's no mystery about what's going into them. That slow butter incorporation during kneading is the secret to the signature tender crumb and that gorgeous golden crust you get right out of the oven. Since these are baked entirely from scratch, you never have to second-guess a store-bought label or wonder what's hiding in a pre-packaged bun. The egg wash gives each one a deep, glossy finish, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds just the right bit of texture and visual appeal. They bake up beautifully domed and hollow-sounding when tapped — the classic sign you nailed it. Let them cool just long enough before slicing, then load them up with whatever you're craving.

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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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