Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns with Fresh Milled Flour

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Fluffy Brioche Burger Buns with Fresh Milled Flour

There’s something truly special about homemade burger buns—especially when they’re as light, fluffy, and buttery as brioche. Add the extra charm of fresh milled flour, and you’re signing up for a baking adventure that feels rewarding every step of the way. These buns don’t just hold your burger together; they elevate the whole experience with their soft texture and subtle sweetness.

Course Breads

Cuisine American

Keyword brioche buns

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12

Rise Time 2

Total Time 2 42

Servings buns

Calories 125kcal

Ingredients

3 ½ - 4 cups freshly milled hard white wheat flour finely milled (455-520 grams)
2 teaspoons salt
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
½ cup whole milk 116 grams
¾ cup water 162 grams
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons honey
2 eggs
1 egg for egg wash
Optional: sesame seeds

Instructions

In a small saucepan, add the milk, water, butter, and honey and heat it until the butter melts. Allow it to cool down, between 120-130 degrees F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 3 ½ cups flour, the salt, and yeast.
Add the milk and butter mixture, then add the eggs.
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
If the dough still looks pretty wet add ¼ - ½ cup more of flour. The dough should start pulling away from the sides of the bowl. It should be a sticky dough, but not wet.
Knead for 8-10 minutes, until you reach windowpane.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and put in warm spot to rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
Turn the dough out onto an oiled surface and divide it into ten equal pieces.
Shape into rolls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently push the rolls down to flatten a little bit.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until doubled in size.
If they’re super puffy, gently push them down a little bit.
Brush with the egg wash and top with sesame seeds if desired.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and bake for 12-14 minutes until they've got a deep golden brown color on top.

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