Soft & Fluffy Brioche Buns

Here’s a Soft & Fluffy Brioche Buns recipe—light, buttery, and perfect for burgers or sandwiches 🍔✨

Soft & Fluffy Brioche Buns

Makes 8 buns

Ingredients

• 3¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

• 3 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• ⅓ cup warm milk (not hot)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft

• 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

2. Add wet ingredients
   Mix in eggs and warm milk until a sticky dough forms.

3. Knead & add butter
   Knead 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer).
   Gradually knead in butter until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.

4. First rise
   Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.

5. Shape buns
   Divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll into smooth balls and place on a lined baking sheet.

6. Second rise
   Cover loosely and let rise 45–60 minutes until puffy.

7. Bake
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   Brush with egg wash.
   Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown.

8. Cool
   Let cool slightly before slicing.

Tips for Extra Softness

• Dough should be slightly sticky, not dry

• Don’t rush the second rise

• Brush buns with melted butter after baking for extra softness

Variations

• Burger buns: make slightly larger

• Slider buns: divide into 12

• Sweet brioche: add 1 extra tbsp sugar