4.9 from 78 votes
Homemade Brioche Hamburger Buns
Forget the sad store-bought buns and make these golden Homemade Brioche Hamburger Buns for your next BBQ or cookout. They are made with eggs and butter for a rich flavor and perfect for pulled pork sandwiches, some grilled chicken & avocado, or your favorite hamburgers!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 8 hamburger buns
Calories: 276 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs divided
- 3 1/4 cups bread flour plus extra as needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter softened
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- In a glass measuring cup, combine the warm water, milk, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and the yeast. Allow the yeast to proof (get all foamy and bubbly) for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, gently beat 1 egg and the yolk of the second egg, reserving the white of the second egg for brushing the tops of the buns before baking them.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 cup of the flour, the remaining sugar, salt, butter, beaten eggs, and yeast mixture, mixing with the paddle attachment for 1-2 minutes until combined.
- Switch to the dough hook and add the remaining flour, 1 cup at a time. Knead for 5-8 minutes, until a very sticky and wet dough forms. You may need to add additional flour (anywhere from 1/2 to 3/4 cup) if the dough is so wet as to be unmanageable, but I recommend using as little as possible for the best texture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, roughly 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 8 equal-size parts using a bench scraper or pizza cutter.
- Shape each portion of dough into a smooth ball by flattening it slightly and then tucking the edges together at the back to create a seam. Gently roll into a smooth ball and then set the ball of dough down on your parchment-lined pan so that the seam is on the bottom and there is a smooth, domed top to each bun. Space the buns 2-3 inches apart to allow for expansion.
- Loosely cover the shaped buns with plastic wrap and allow to rise for about an hour until doubled in size, then beat the reserved egg white from earlier with a splash of water and use it to gently brush the top of each bun with egg wash so that it will brown nicely and have a beautiful shine when baked. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing in half and serving.
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Notes
- Adapted from The Clever Carrot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
110mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
248IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8hamburger buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.