Brioche burger buns

I call them burger buns, but they are basically just brioche rolls that I sometimes put a burger patty in. They are just as good with just some cheese or jam on.

Most recipes containing yeast call for a looong wait (who's got time to wait for a burger?!) for the dough to rise, but not this one! It's fast, it's easy, and the end result is pure perfection.

They are so light and tasty, that it's hard to eat just one.
They also freeze well, so you can double or triple the recipe to stock up.

• 300ml - 1 1/4 cups milk, warmed (about 43C / 110F)
• 1 packet dry yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 80g - 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 small eggs
• 460g - 3 1/4 cups of flour.
• 1 teaspoon salt

1 extra egg for egg wash, and poppy or sesame seeds for topping.

Preheat your oven to 220C / 425F.

Mix milk, yeast, sugar, melted butter and egg in a mixer. Add the flour and salt, and mix well with a dough hook on low speed for about 5 minutes. The dough should feel smooth and elastic.

Add more flour if it seems to be to wet.

Put the dough on a floured surface and divide into 12 equally sized pieces. Roll them into balls and place on a lined baking tray.

Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let rise for about 10 minutes. 

Lightly push them down a little, so they resemble burger buns, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with the seeds of your choice.

Bake of about 10-15 minutes, until they are golden brown.

I will never look for another burger bun recipe again, because this is just perfect!