Brioche Burger Buns
Brioche burger buns are soft, golden bread rolls enriched with eggs, whole milk, butter and a touch of caster sugar, finished with sesame seeds. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the rich dough to a silky, elastic consistency in minutes, giving you bakery-quality buns for homemade burgers without any hand kneading.
About this recipe
Brioche burger buns with the Thermomix TM7 are the upgrade your homemade burgers have been waiting for. These recipes for soft, golden rolls enriched with eggs, whole milk and unsalted butter deliver a pillowy crumb and a subtle sweetness that shop-bought buns simply cannot match. The all-in-one kitchen machine kneads the rich, buttery dough until it becomes silky and elastic, a step that is notoriously tiring by hand and demands patience. Because the dough contains fresh yeast, the TM7 also warms the milk to just the right warmth, helping the yeast activate so the buns rise generously before baking. Topped with sesame seeds and brushed with egg, they turn beautifully glossy in the oven. Whether you are planning a summer barbecue, a weekend family brunch or a casual burger night with friends, these buns bring a bakery feel to any occasion and pair perfectly with grilled patties, crispy lettuce and your favourite sauces.
Preparation tips
- Let the buttery brioche dough rise in a warm, draught-free spot until doubled in size; an enriched dough with fresh yeast and whole milk needs patience for that airy, pillowy crumb before shaping the buns.
- Brush the shaped buns generously with beaten egg twice, once before and once after resting, to achieve a deep golden shine that makes the sesame seeds stick and toast evenly in the oven.
- For extra softness, add the unsalted butter gradually after the flour and eggs come together; this keeps the dough supple and prevents it from splitting, giving brioche buns their signature tender texture.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the whole milk with a lactose-free alternative and use plant-based margarine instead of unsalted butter; the brioche buns stay soft and the sesame topping still turns beautifully golden.
- Festive version: brush the buns with honey instead of egg before baking and sprinkle a mix of sesame seeds and black onion seeds on top for a striking appearance at your summer barbecue or burger party.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The built-in scale weighs the strong bread flour and caster sugar directly in the bowl, so your brioche dough always has the ideal ratio. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating the whole milk gently in the TM7 activates the fresh yeast reliably without scalding it, ensuring a generous rise. [Multi-Function]
- The kneading function develops the gluten in the enriched brioche dough hands-free, creating a silky elastic texture in minutes. [Hands-Free]
- Mixing the eggs, milk and dry ingredients evenly in the Thermomix gives every burger bun the same tender crumb. [Multi-Function]
- Whipping air into the egg wash with the butterfly whisk helps the sesame seeds adhere and gives each bun a glossy golden finish. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- whole milk
- fresh yeast
- strong white bread flour
- medium eggs
- caster sugar
- fine sea salt
- butter, unsalted
- sesame seeds