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    Home » Baking Recipes

    Brioche Hamburger Buns

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 25 Mar, '13 UPDATED: 16 May, '21 7 Comments

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    These rolls are quite possibly the best hamburger buns out there.  One thing I don't like about a great burger is when the bread competes against it.  If the bread is too 'fancy' or too heavy it can really detract from the flavor profile, when it should be adding to it.  These rolls offer the perfect support for a  burger- they are perfectly dense, just light enough and their flavor is a bit sweet but subtle -  zero competition here.

    These brioche rolls are the best hamburger buns ever.

    That being said, they can be quite a challenge to make - but if you're up for it it really pays off.  The dough is very sticky and very hard to handle, I recommend wetting your hands often when forming the dough balls, and dusting with flour before handling.

    Fill these fantastic brioche hamburger buns with my easy homemade sloppy joe recipe and enjoy the best homemade sloppy joes.

    Looking for an easy and quick bread as a side dish? Try my easy homemade pita bread recipe made with two ingredients!

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    These brioche rolls are the best hamburger buns ever.

    Brioche Hamburger Buns

    These are quite possibly the best hamburger buns out there. These buns offer the perfect support for a  burger. They are perfectly dense, just light enough and their flavor is a bit sweet but subtle.
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    Course: Baking
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    for the dough:

    • 1 cup water - warm
    • 3 tablespoon milk - warm
    • 2 ½ tablespoon sugar
    • 2 tablespoon active dry - or 30 g fresh yeast
    • 1 large egg - beaten
    • 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 ½ tablespoon butter - softened

    for the wash:

    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl mix the water, milk and sugar together - add the yeast, then set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the flour together with the salt.  Add the butter, and rub gently with your fingers until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
    • Use a wooden spoon to mix in the yeast mixture and the beaten egg, stirring until a dough forms.
    • Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface and knead for about 8 - 10 minutes, or until smooth.  (this dough is very sticky, so it's best to knead it by scraping it up and slapping it on the counter repeatedly - be careful to not add too much flour, or you risk making the rolls too tough.)
    • Form the dough into a ball, return it to the large bowl and cover it with a damp towel.  Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size - 1 to 2 hours.
    • Line a baking sheet with baking paper and divide the dough into 6 or 8 equal parts. (depending on if you want huge or enormous rolls)
    • Roll each piece of dough into a ball and space about 3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
    • Spray some plastic wrap with cooking spray, cover the rolls and let rise again for another hour or two, until doubled again in size.
    • Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C) and put a shallow pan full of water on the bottom of the oven.
    • Beat the egg and water and gently brush over the top of the rolls.
    • Bake on the center rack for about 15 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway through baking, until golden brown then remove to a wire rack to cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 3mg

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    1. Anonymous

      April 06, 2015 at 12:57 am

      I guess Ill have to try out this recipe, I love this bread and can not find anyone who sells these rolls or buns in my city of Little Rock, Arkansas, at least not yet, :).

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    2. margie

      May 28, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      i did exactly what the recipe said..no proof reader needed....they about to go in the oven and they look amazing...

      Reply
    3. R.U.

      May 25, 2014 at 12:22 pm

      Needs a proof reader. Mixing yeast liquid with egg WILL NOT CREATE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE CALLED A dough

      Reply
    4. The Roo Burgers | I Made It At Home

      March 17, 2014 at 8:43 am

      […] Started off in the morning with the Brioche Buns.  I used the Recipe from The Artisan Bread Machine Book that I have. If you don’t have this book – get it. But in the meantime, if you need to make this today a similar recipe can be found here: Brioche Bun Recipe […]

      Reply
    5. LinsFood

      March 27, 2013 at 6:05 pm

      Love Brioche, these buns definitely look the part - perfect!

      Reply

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