Brioche style burger buns
Soft, shiny, slightly sweet buns that hold up to a juicy burger and look like bakery ones.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.18 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add one egg, the warm milk and the butter. Stir to a soft dough.
- 2
Knead on a worktop for 10 minutes, until smooth and stretchy. It should spring back when poked.
- 3
Put the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and leave in a warm spot for 1 hour, until doubled.
60 min - 4
Divide into 8 even pieces. Shape each into a tight ball and set on lined trays, well apart. Flatten each slightly with your palm.
- 5
Cover loosely and prove for 40 minutes, until puffy. Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan).
40 min - 6
Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 15 minutes until deep golden.
15 min - 7
Cool on a rack. They stay soft for two days in a bag.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.