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Sesame Seed Brioche Burger Buns

Published: Aug 28, 2016 · Modified: Aug 10, 2023 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links · 33 Comments

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Brioche buns are so "on trend" and burger restaurants up and down the country now serve them as standard. One thing I miss with most brioche buns is the crunchy sesame seed top. This Sesame Seed Brioche Burrger Bun recipe combines the rich, sweet brioche dough with a classic sesame seed topped roll.

Baking from scratch

There's nothing more satisfying than breaking your own bread. It's pure magic how just a handful of ingredients can rise into something like and fluffy and delicious. All you need is flour, water, salt and yeast and you've got the beginnings of any bread you can think of!

Brioche bread

So what makes this a brioche burger bun rather than just your average bread roll? Believe it or not, brioche is a type of French pastry. In other words its an enriched bread. It is made with a much higher egg and butter content than you'd get in a normal bread dough meaning it has a rich and tender crumb. It is light and puffy and it has a dark, golden, flaky crust which is made by applying an egg wash after proofing.

For the real baking geeks out there (of which I am one) brioche is technically a "Viennoiserie" which basically means it is made in the same way as bread, but with the extra "pastry" elements of eggs, butter, milk and sometimes sugar.

So there you have it...you're now a brioche expert...

Learn how to make fresh sesame seed topped brioche buns at home. They are perfect for your next burger night or BBQ!

The ultimate burger bun

Whoever decided that a brioche bun would work well with burgers and hot dogs was, in my opinion, a genius. I did have a good Google before writing this post but I couldn't find a story of its "origin" anywhere on the internet! That's a good claim to fame being wasted right there!

Brioche burger buns have become so popular almost all of the supermarkets now stock them on their shelves. But who wants store bought when you can have homemade? PLUS, most of the supermarkets leave off the sesame seed sprinkles on top!

For me the rich fluffy bun is now an essential when creating over the top burger creations. Just last week we used the rich sesame seed brioche burger buns to sandwich together lettuce, a big slice of beef tomato, carrot coriander and chickpea burgers, shredded cabbage, green tomato relish and a big old dill pickle! Veggie burgers don't get better than that!

These also work well for beef burgers, chicken burgers, portobello mushroom and black bean burgers. Or any other type of burger you can possibly think of !

Learn how to make fresh sesame seed topped brioche buns at home. They are perfect for your next burger night or BBQ!

How to make brioche burger buns

Be prepared to get a little bit messy with this one. Bread is always a very hands on bake and this recipe is no exception. Let's get into it.

Step 1 - mixing brioche dough.

First you need to combine the wet ingredients, sugar and the yeast in a jug. You'll notice that the yeast will activate and being to bubble.

In the meantime you rub the butter and salt into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Add the yeasty liquid and one beaten egg to the flour and butter mix then bring it together with your hands into a ball.

Step 2 - kneading brioche dough

The dough can be a little sticky at the start... But, knead it on a ightly floured surface for 10 minutes. Avoid adding any extra flour as this will make the dough dry out.

Step 3 - proving the brioche dough

As with any bread recipe, it needs to be left to prove. This is when the yeast crates air bubbles and the dough expands.

The first prove will take 2 hours. In that time it will double in size.

Once it has done so you roll 8 balls, place them on a baking sheet, cover and then leave to rise for another 1.5 hours.

Step 4 - adding the signature shine

Brioche buns are known for having a brown, shiny top. This is thanks to an egg that is beaten, then brushed over the rolls.

To make mine extra special I also add a sprinkling of sesame seeds.

Step 5 - bake

Once you've followed all of these steps, all that's left to do is bake! But don't forget to put a little water in the bottom of the oven to create steam as they bake.

Learn how to make fresh sesame seed topped brioche buns at home. They are perfect for your next burger night or BBQ!

The Recipe

Learn how to make fresh sesame seed topped brioche buns at home. They are perfect for your next burger night or BBQ!

Sesame Seed Brioche Burger Buns

This Sesame Seed Brioche Burger Bun recipe is the only burger bun recipe you need!
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Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Proving time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 buns
Calories 257.63 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 250 ml water lukewarm
  • 3 tablespoon milk
  • 2 teaspoon fast action dried yeast
  • 2.5 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 450 g bread flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 50 g butter
  • 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In measuring jug, combine the warm water, milk, yeast and sugar.
  • Give it a good whisk and let it rest until the yeast activates and a bubbly foam appears on top (roughly 5 minutes).
  • In a large bowl, add the flour, salt and butter.
  • Rub the butter into the flour (as if making pastry) until breadcrumbs have formed.
  • Stir in the yeast mixture and one of the beaten eggs.
  • Bring the dough together into a ball then knead on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes.
  • Place back into the bowl and leave it to rest in a warm place with cling film over the top of the bowl for roughly 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
  • In the meantime, line a baking sheet with grease proof paper.
  • When the dough has doubled in size place the dough on to a lightly floured surface and knock the air out of it.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape them into balls, rolling until they are smooth.
  • Place on to the baking sheet leaving a gap (roughly 5cm apart).
  • Cover loosely with cling film and leave in a warm place again to rise for roughly 1.5 hours.
  • When the buns have risen again, beat the remaining egg and gently brush each roll with the egg wash.
  • Sprinkle over sesame seeds.
  • Preheat your oven to gas mark 6 or 200C.
  • Immediately before baking, place an oven dish in the bottom of the oven with an inch of water in the bottom (this will create steam as the buns bake).
  • Place the buns in the centre of the oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the buns out on to a wire rack to cool before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 257.63kcalCarbohydrates: 45.97gProtein: 9.63gFat: 3.43gSaturated Fat: 0.87gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 42.17mgSodium: 463.57mgPotassium: 96.82mgFiber: 1.92gSugar: 4.57gVitamin A: 80.13IUCalcium: 48.89mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

I know I'm biased but don't these look amazing?! Once you've made them yourself you really won't go back to buying them ever again.

What type of burger would you stuff in your Sesame Seed Brioche Burger Buns. Let me know in the comments below.

Learn how to make fresh sesame seed topped brioche buns at home. They are perfect for your next burger night or BBQ!

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Comments

  1. Janice says

    August 28, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    I absolutely love Brioche buns, the sweetness of the bun contrasting with the salty, savoury filling is so good. I'm impressed by your Viennoisserie, madame - get in!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      August 29, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks Janice 😀 I am super super proud of this recipe! So pleased to have finally nailed it!

      Reply
  2. munchies&munchkins says

    August 29, 2016 at 9:05 am

    Oh Emma, you have definitely mastered the art of bread making. These look incredible. I love Brioche buns and love the addition of the sesame seeds for extra texture!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      August 29, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks Becky. It's not a burger bun for me without sesame seeds 😛

      Reply
  3. janie says

    August 29, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Get you Mrs Perfect Brioche Bun maker!!! I am beyond impressed lady 🙂
    Janie x

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      August 29, 2016 at 3:31 pm

      Haha awww thank you! Practice makes perfect! And it helps when you have a recipe as easy as this 😀

      Reply
  4. Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says

    August 29, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    Yum! Those look delicious - so perfectly golden.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      August 29, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks Julie 😀

      Reply
  5. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    August 29, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Burgers are universally better when served in a brioche bun! Fact!

    Lovely recipe and it really is worth the time to make them.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      August 29, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      Couldn't agree more Helen!!!

      Reply
  6. swayam says

    August 29, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    i am like you too!! I love my burgers encased in sesame brioche buns! I know this chef, who bakes beautiful beautiful artisan breads. Your buns would look perfectly happy there!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      August 30, 2016 at 8:56 am

      Thanks Swayam you're too kind! 😀

      Reply
  7. Elaina says

    August 29, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    Oh, brioche buns are definitely my favorite for burgers when I eat out (I usually serve them bun-less at home). They're soft, absorb the toppings well, and don't overwhelm the burger with too much bread. Oh, and I really really really need to take a bread making 101 class so I know how to work with dough. I'm such a noob!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      August 30, 2016 at 8:57 am

      I was thinking I might take a class too Elaina but they are all so expensive! I've found practice really does make perfect.

      Reply
  8. Tracy | Baking Mischief says

    August 29, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    These are SO beautiful! I'm not a great bread maker myself, but I do love a good brioche bun. Pinning these to give them a try!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      August 30, 2016 at 8:58 am

      Thank you Tracy! I hope you love them as much as I do!

      Reply
  9. Natalie @CooksAndCookers says

    September 25, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    I have just discovered the brioche buns at a friend's bbq at the weekend. Not quite sure how they have stayed off my plate for so long, but I am addicted. And they were the shop bought ones so nowhere near as good as your brioches that look amazing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 25, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Natalie! They are awesome aren't they. First time I had a brioche bun I wondered why I hadn't sooner :-p definitely give the recipe a try you won't regret it!

      Reply
  10. Dannii says

    June 20, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    This is always our bun of choice on burger night and I have never made them myself. Who knew they were so simple. Definitely giving them a try for our next BBQ.

    Reply
  11. Kavey at Kavey Eats says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    Oooh yes you're right. I love brioche burger buns but I do also love the sesame seeds on classic non-brioche buns. Great idea to combine them!

    Reply
  12. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

    July 29, 2017 at 12:58 am

    I've never made burger buns before, but I've made bread a lot and I guess it's basically the same process. I love brioche bread too...so much better than regular burger buns. Pinning this recipe to make later

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      July 29, 2017 at 9:09 pm

      Hey Karyl, you're right it is a very similar process to a regular loaf of bed 🙂 Let me know if you do make them!

      Reply
  13. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    July 29, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    I LOVE homemade bread, and these buns look fantastic. Nothing beats the aroma of bread cooking, and these delicious buns would be great for sandwiches too.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      July 30, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Hi Gloria. They are very versatile - definitely not just for burgers and youre right, sandwiches would taste great made with these buns!

      Reply
  14. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

    July 30, 2017 at 4:20 am

    Wow, I've never tried to make brioche buns - but it looks like I totally should! These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      July 30, 2017 at 10:30 am

      They are well worth the effort!

      Reply
  15. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    July 30, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    I absolutely love brioche bread. I've never actually had a brioche bun before though. I bet it tastes so good! I also love how easy they sound to make.

    Reply
  16. Christine - Jar Of Lemons says

    July 30, 2017 at 4:11 pm

    These look delicious! So perfect for summer cookouts right now. Can't wait to try it out!

    Reply
  17. Veena Azmanov says

    July 30, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    I love Brioche buns and love that you served them with Burgers!! I thought I was crazy to do that. It's weird but I love sweet buns with my burgers too!!

    Reply
  18. Whitney @WhittyPaleo says

    July 30, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    Ha honestly looking at the recipe I was like "omg she's so thoughtful!" because honestly, the normal brioche buns miss the sesame seeds on the normal burger buns but this is the best of both worlds! Thank you!

    Reply
  19. Adriana Lopez Martn says

    July 31, 2017 at 5:42 am

    I love brioche bread and even more when is homemade and has sesame seeds. Great addition to a juicy burger. Now I need a bite =)

    Reply
  20. Molly Kumar says

    July 31, 2017 at 8:28 am

    These Brioche buns look gorgeous and absolutely delicious!! I love to bake but I'm always terrified of baking buns as the process seems too tedious but your recipe is so easy that I'll have to try it soon 🙂

    Reply
  21. Swathi says

    July 31, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    Your brioche buns are beautiful sure they are delicious. I need to try this. It has been long time I did bread baking. Great with any burgers.

    Reply

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