Quick Brioche Bun Recipe

 Homemade hamburger buns are easier to make than you think! This quick brioche bun recipe takes just one hour from start to finish.

Would you believe me if I told you that you could make your own delicious homemade burger buns and have them ready in just an hour? It’s true! I’ve taken my favorite hamburger bun recipe and made it quicker and easier than ever. These brioche buns are light and soft with just a hint of sweetness. You will love them!

BAKING TIPS FOR BRIOCHE BUNS:

• Use an instant-read thermometer to measure the temperature of your liquids before combining them with the yeast. You want the temperature to be between 105 and 115 degrees F. Water and milk that is too hot will kill the yeast. Too cool liquids won’t activate the yeast and your dough will not rise.
• Be sure to spoon and level your flour rather than scooping it with a measuring cup. Use a spoon to place flour into your measuring cup and then level it off with the back of a knife.
• Avoid adding a lot of extra flour to your dough, as that will lead to tough burger buns. The dough is supposed to be soft and fairly sticky. Flouring your hands and work surface will make the dough easier to work with.
• You can toast your brioche buns before serving your burgers and sandwiches or serve them as is.

Quick Brioche Bun Recipe

Homemade hamburger buns are easier to make than you think! This quick brioche bun recipe takes just one hour from start to finish.

 Prep Time45 mins

 Cook Time15 mins

 Total Time1 hr

 Calories247kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water 105-115 degrees F
• ¼ cup warm milk 105-115 degrees F, whole milk is best
• 1 tablespoon instant (rapid-rise) yeast
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 4 pieces

For the egg wash:

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Combine the warm water, warm milk, yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir gently to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add the salt and egg to the bowl. Use the paddle attachment to combine on low speed.
• Add both flours and mix on low speed until combined, then mix in the butter pieces.
• Switch to the dough hook and knead for 8 minutes. The dough will be very soft and slightly sticky.
• Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead a few times with your hands to form it into a ball. Cut the dough into 8 pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Loosely cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine the egg and 1 tablespoon milk in a small bowl, stirring with a fork. Remove the towel and brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash. Bake hamburger buns in the oven for 13-15 minutes, until tops are golden.

Notes

Brioche buns freeze well. Cool completely, wrap airtight, and freeze for up to 3 months.