Brioche Burger Buns

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add milk to a pan.
  2. 2Add water to the pan.
  3. 3Add flour to the pan and mix it.
  4. 4Remove the mixture from the pan and place it in a bowl to cool down.
  5. 5Add flour to a stand mixer.
  6. 6Add yeast to the stand mixer.
  7. 7Add salt to the stand mixer.
  8. 8Add sugar to the stand mixer.
  9. 9Add milk powder to the stand mixer.
  10. 10Mix it before it gets mixed.
  11. 11Add tepid water to the stand mixer.
  12. 12Add one room temperature egg to the stand mixer.
  13. 13Add the tangzhong (roux) to the stand mixer.
  14. 14Mix it.
  15. 15Gradually add softened butter (room temperature) to the stand mixer.
  16. 16After 5-10 minutes of mixing, create a ball.
  17. 17Give it a slap.
  18. 18Grease a bowl.
  19. 19Place the dough in the greased bowl.
  20. 20Wrap it and let the dough rest for one hour.
  21. 21Degass the dough.
  22. 22Divide the dough into 6 pieces.
  23. 23Create balls from the divided dough pieces by tucking the arms and legs in and rolling it into a ball.
  24. 24Place the dough balls on a baking tray.
  25. 25Cover the dough balls with a container and let them rest for another hour.
  26. 26Prepare an egg wash with one egg and a splash of milk.
  27. 27Brush the dough balls with the egg wash.
  28. 28Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the buns.
  29. 29Bake the buns at 190°C (convection) for 15 minutes.
  30. 30Brush some butter on the hot buns once they are baked.
  31. 31Let them cool down before serving.

Ingredients

  • 20 g bread flour
  • 30 ml water
  • 60 g milk
  • 320 g bread flour
  • 9 g instant dried yeast
  • 7 g salt
  • 25 g white granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 12 g milk powder
  • 45 g softened unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • sesame seeds
  • melted butter

Equipment

panbowlstand mixerbaking traycontainer

Tips

  • Slapping the dough reduces the flavor by about 43%, so remember to slap it.
  • Always use as many bowls as possible to assert dominance over the dishwasher in the house.
  • The egg wash will help the buns get really golden.
  • Brush butter on the buns while they are hot.
  • The buns are super soft and perfect for a cheeseburger.
  • There's nothing better than getting your hands wrapped around a beautiful bun.
  • Oven must be preheated at 190°C (convection) and bake for 15 minutes