Homemade Brioche Buns

Fluffy, buttery, and irresistibly golden, these Homemade Brioche Buns are the ultimate upgrade to your burger night or sandwich game. Made with rich ingredients like eggs, unsalted butter, and a touch of sugar, these buns strike the perfect balance between sweetness and savory decadence. The silky dough is kneaded and allowed to rise twice, ensuring an airy texture and delicate crumb in every bite. A glossy egg wash gives them a bakery-style finish, while optional sesame seeds add a subtle crunch. Perfect for burgers, breakfast sandwiches, or simply slathered with butter, these soft brioche buns are a must-try for any home baker. With step-by-step guidance and a little patience, you’ll create bakery-quality bread right in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:240 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 490 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 10 grams salt
• 10 grams instant yeast
• 120 milliliters whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 170 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 egg, for egg wash
• 15 milliliters water, for egg wash
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, warm the milk until lukewarm, about 35°C (95°F).

Step 3

Add the warmed milk and 3 eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed using the dough hook attachment until the mixture forms a shaggy dough.

Step 4

Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for about 5 minutes or until it's smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Reduce the speed to low and begin adding the butter, a few pieces at a time, mixing until fully incorporated before adding more.

Step 6

Once all the butter is added, increase the speed to medium and knead for an additional 5–8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 7

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Step 8

Punch the dough down gently, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 9

Divide the dough into 10 equal portions (about 90 grams each). Shape each portion into a tight ball by folding the edges into the center.

Step 10

Place the shaped dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them.

Step 11

Cover the buns loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise again until puffy, about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

Step 13

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make the egg wash.

Step 14

Gently brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.

Step 15

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 16

Allow the buns to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1137 grams (1137.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3752

Total Fat 180.80g	232%
Saturated Fat 99.20g	496%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 1316mg	439%
Sodium 4359mg	190%
Total Carbohydrate 442.90g	161%
Dietary Fiber 18.30g	65%
Total Sugars 57.80g
Protein 93.90g	188%

Vitamin D 256IU	1278%
Calcium 575mg	44%
Iron 31mg	172%
Potassium 1289mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 46.9%