Discover a quick and delightful homemade brioche bun recipe that'll elevate your burger game in just one hour! These soft, slightly sweet buns are a game-changer.
Prepare your baking surface by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Gently stir to mix, then let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast has bloomed.
Add salt and an egg to the bowl. Mix on low speed to combine these ingredients.
Gradually add the flour and incorporate on low speed.
Knead the dough for 8 minutes. The dough should be very soft and slightly sticky.
Divide the dough into 6-8 equal pieces. Form each piece into a round ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Six pieces if you want larger buns and eight pieces for smaller.
Loosely cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
In a small bowl, combine an egg and 1 tablespoon of milk, stirring with a fork. Remove the kitchen towel and brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake the hamburger buns in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes or until the tops turn golden.
Note: These brioche buns freeze well. Allow them to cool completely, wrap them airtight, and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.